Express Yourself / Social vs. Hyposocial?

Even though I’m a “visual thinker” verbal expression is my “go to”  medium of social expression, but the Asperger “style” of concrete specific language is not familiar to neurotypicals, so language also remains a barrier. 

   

1. To talk in a way that other people can understand (She finds it difficult to express herself in English.) General words meaning to say something: say, talk, speak 

Tattoos are a popular and legitimate form of self-expression and have become mainstream, that is, moved up the social hierarchy.  

Express Yourself Tattoos is a tattoo shop in Lackawanna NY offering custom body art, ear & nose piercings & more! At Express Yourself Tattoos, located in Lackawanna, NY, we multiple private rooms to serve you with custom tattoo and body piercing services. We have two monthly spore tested autoclaves as well as a separate clean biohazard room for processing tools. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to helping you express yourself and your unique personality. You can expect a safe, comfortable and clean environment.

As a “hyposocial” individual, tattooing is somewhat of a mystery: tattoos are a social “sign of commitment” to a group or belief system, whether or not that group is large or consists of one other person. My reaction is: But what if you change your mind? What if your “self” changes? The notion of a “static” self is difficult to grasp. Memorial tattoos are often very intense and much easier to understand.

Personally, to “get a tattoo” has no appeal: it’s one of those activities that is a “blank spot” in my conception of “things to do” to express myself… way too social. I have no idea how other Aspergers or introverts regard tattoos.

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Tattoos for “girls” that express social norms, especially vulnerability and eternal bonds of friendship.

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The Navy just approved the military’s best tattoo rules – Navy Times

The Navy is easing its tattoo policy in a bid to recruit and retain sailors from the millennial generation, of whom more than 1 in 3 sport body art. Sailors will be allowed to have neck tattoos, sleeves and even markings behind their ears under the new policy, the most lenient of any military service. Mar 31, 2016

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Couples? Marriage? Until Death? Hedging your bet…

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For a history of tattoos in Ancient Greek and Roman cultures, go to:

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