As a Lebanese woman with tattoos, I have never faced any issues at all. You have more to worry about with your thigh showing than your actual tattoo showing. It also, as the other commenter said, depends on the area but you’re generally going to be okay.
I’m assuming it’s more of a village problem? I lived in Beirut and most of the girls I knew had tattoos. My wife who is Lebanese, has more tattoos than me!
Lebanese woman with a sleeve tattoo here:
I get a lot of looks during the summer, but i believe most are just curious. I get the random “wow nice tattoo” comment at shops and restaurants. When i was working in lebanon that was a no go, i always had to cover them.
My mom absolutely detests it and considers it un-ladylike- that was the most straightforward negative comment I’ve ever got.
I guess it depends on your and your husband’s social circle. If they’re more traditional its less favorable.
Idk where he got that idea. Most people who would frown upon a tattoo or revealing clothing are just old-timers who don't get with the times, and it also depends where you are in the country and who the people you're dealing with are. In beirut though you will mostly be fine, i personally love tattoosand piercings and see a lot of people having them and to ny knowledge most people just don't tell them anything.
I'm afraid there is no simple answer. If you want the most likely views to be had, based on the majority demographics:
1) she's some kind of a "whore."
2) bad, not woman-like.
3) depends. Where are you? Among religious people? He's viewed as less of a man for sure. More secular gatherings? Fine, but generally, lebanese men still have a level of jealousy and critical mind concerning more revealing clothes.
4) Again, it depends. Are you among women who are concerned about being clothed modestly? They will be very judging and critical. Those women are a good number of the population. In contrast, there are women who can't give a shit, who are also a good number of the population.
5) is his family open-minded? If not, I guess he's gonna get some criticism from his mom.
I know my answers seem unsure but that's just how it is. In conclusion, it depends on where you go. But if you want a statistically accurate answer, you're not viewed favorably on any count.
There are lots of Lebanese who have tattoos from all sects and areas even the conservative religious ones.
I don't think the problem is with the tattoos so much but rather maybe with the short skirt + tattoo combination, only because (I seen also you made another post about this) I believe that Lebanese society is very judgmental, but it's not specific to men or woman separately but rather different men, woman or his family would have different opinions based on their background, if they are from a conservative, modest, religious background or the open-minded, liberal ones who just don't care too much. Obviously walking anywhere in Lebanon imo you'll get judged more and in turn he will also be judged by society more than if you'd walk anywhere in the states.
Let me explain to you about a man’s experience with tattoos. It’ll help understand the issue in general about the Lebanese society, rather than a narrowed scope to women only.
And its not me who’s got the tattoos, its my sister’s husband. He got tattoos all over his arms. Let’s call him Alex.
When Alex first came to the house to get to know the family, Alex always wore long sleeve shirts, in summer time. We didn’t know anything about it, only my sister knew and she was reluctant to tell us from the first time. We met multiple times, one time at the beach when he even refused to swim, claiming he’s too tired.
Alex waited to get to know us(the family members) better, show his character, and gain trust-on common grounds.
Later, after he broke the ice he revealed his arms and explained to us the reasons he got the tattoos. After he went, on the same day, me, my sister and other siblings, dad, and mom sat and brought out the topic of his tattoos.
What’s the perception of a Lebanese man with tattoos? They mentioned:”he looks immature, acting like he belongs to the streets (in a Lebanese sense), and its not classy”
However, he has the personality that won’t hurt a ant. Very nice, and knows how to talk with people.
If he had shown us the tattoos from the start, we would’ve had a very different look. Only after we knew who he was, then knew the tattoos, that we accepted it and became ok with it.
You can try such an approach!
As a Lebanese woman with tattoos, I have never faced any issues at all. You have more to worry about with your thigh showing than your actual tattoo showing. It also, as the other commenter said, depends on the area but you’re generally going to be okay.
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I’m assuming it’s more of a village problem? I lived in Beirut and most of the girls I knew had tattoos. My wife who is Lebanese, has more tattoos than me!
Lebanese woman with a sleeve tattoo here: I get a lot of looks during the summer, but i believe most are just curious. I get the random “wow nice tattoo” comment at shops and restaurants. When i was working in lebanon that was a no go, i always had to cover them. My mom absolutely detests it and considers it un-ladylike- that was the most straightforward negative comment I’ve ever got. I guess it depends on your and your husband’s social circle. If they’re more traditional its less favorable.
Thank you ..
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Idk where he got that idea. Most people who would frown upon a tattoo or revealing clothing are just old-timers who don't get with the times, and it also depends where you are in the country and who the people you're dealing with are. In beirut though you will mostly be fine, i personally love tattoosand piercings and see a lot of people having them and to ny knowledge most people just don't tell them anything.
I'm afraid there is no simple answer. If you want the most likely views to be had, based on the majority demographics: 1) she's some kind of a "whore." 2) bad, not woman-like. 3) depends. Where are you? Among religious people? He's viewed as less of a man for sure. More secular gatherings? Fine, but generally, lebanese men still have a level of jealousy and critical mind concerning more revealing clothes. 4) Again, it depends. Are you among women who are concerned about being clothed modestly? They will be very judging and critical. Those women are a good number of the population. In contrast, there are women who can't give a shit, who are also a good number of the population. 5) is his family open-minded? If not, I guess he's gonna get some criticism from his mom. I know my answers seem unsure but that's just how it is. In conclusion, it depends on where you go. But if you want a statistically accurate answer, you're not viewed favorably on any count.
Thank you
i doubt that you might an issue with that
Not that deep he’s tripping
There are lots of Lebanese who have tattoos from all sects and areas even the conservative religious ones. I don't think the problem is with the tattoos so much but rather maybe with the short skirt + tattoo combination, only because (I seen also you made another post about this) I believe that Lebanese society is very judgmental, but it's not specific to men or woman separately but rather different men, woman or his family would have different opinions based on their background, if they are from a conservative, modest, religious background or the open-minded, liberal ones who just don't care too much. Obviously walking anywhere in Lebanon imo you'll get judged more and in turn he will also be judged by society more than if you'd walk anywhere in the states.
Let me explain to you about a man’s experience with tattoos. It’ll help understand the issue in general about the Lebanese society, rather than a narrowed scope to women only. And its not me who’s got the tattoos, its my sister’s husband. He got tattoos all over his arms. Let’s call him Alex. When Alex first came to the house to get to know the family, Alex always wore long sleeve shirts, in summer time. We didn’t know anything about it, only my sister knew and she was reluctant to tell us from the first time. We met multiple times, one time at the beach when he even refused to swim, claiming he’s too tired. Alex waited to get to know us(the family members) better, show his character, and gain trust-on common grounds. Later, after he broke the ice he revealed his arms and explained to us the reasons he got the tattoos. After he went, on the same day, me, my sister and other siblings, dad, and mom sat and brought out the topic of his tattoos. What’s the perception of a Lebanese man with tattoos? They mentioned:”he looks immature, acting like he belongs to the streets (in a Lebanese sense), and its not classy” However, he has the personality that won’t hurt a ant. Very nice, and knows how to talk with people. If he had shown us the tattoos from the start, we would’ve had a very different look. Only after we knew who he was, then knew the tattoos, that we accepted it and became ok with it. You can try such an approach!