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[KSUViolet06]

I have a hard time understanding that as well, I mean, my ears are pierced, but they aren't part of my identity.

[AOII Angel]

Social disconnect?

[violetpretty]

Tattoos I can understand moreso as being part of "who you are" because they often have special meaning, and often ARE unique.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Tattoos I can understand moreso as being part of "who you are" because they often have special meaning, and often ARE unique.

Not to mention a tad more permanent.

[33girl]

Well, I know I wouldn't feel like myself if I cut my hair short. It doesn't mean there aren't a zillion other girls out there with long hair - just that I feel at my best with it and I honestly do think it's part of my personality. I don't see why piercings are any different.

[CuriousCasey]

I completely understand what you guys are saying about how it could possibly be a part of me, etc and it is a little confusing to explain why I think that and where I am coming from..

Also, let me say that I come from a Big Ten school but I was born and raised in the South but moved north for college..I realize that my lip stud at southern schools wouldn't fly, most likely. Up here, it is more liberal and the culture is certainly different than at southern schools.

Anyway, I feel like my lip stud is part of my identity because people associate it as being something that I have..all of my friends in college have only ever seen me with my lip stud. It isn't a large jeweled or gauged piercing, but it is part of my face at this point. For me, it would be like someone having a mole on their face (hell0, enrique!) and then one day it being gone because they got it removed..people would wonder where it went. People would do the same for me with my lip. It doesn't draw their attention anymore because it has just become a 'part' of me in that sense..of course people who first meet me may notice and focus on it until it becomes normal for them to see me with it too. Does that make sense? Its really hard to explain!

I also feel that ear piercings and lip studs/etc are two very different things because it is socially acceptable to have your ears pierced and it is often something people look forward to as a milestone in their or their daughters life..getting their ears pierced. It would be something like in India with nose piercings. It wouldn't be something you identify yourself with because it is basically something most people do in the culture and it doesn't typically make you stand out..in fact I would almost say that NOT having your ears pierced as an adult woman makes you stand out more than having them done...lip studs do and are definitely not as accepted (depending on your region, etc)

[erynnari]

Originally Posted by miss_etiquette

Body modification is a very popular way to express oneself currently. I would suggest that you remove a nose ring, lip ring, and double piercing in your ears for recruitment. I personally would not get a tattoo as my mother and grandmother's generation saw more than your ear pierced as a heinous crime. If you prefer a tattoo, a small one on your ankle or thigh is appropriate. It should be one that can easily be covered up. The eyebrow is a place I would personally rather not see a girl have pierced. I don't believe that I have to cover large tattoos as it is agreed upon those are not appropriate. The guaging piercings for your ear and lip are something I also see as tasteless.

I don't have a double piercing in my ear, an eyebrow ring, and my lip is not stretched ? It's also a bit late to move the place of my tattoo; however it is in a spot more discreet than my ankle.


But I pretty much agree with everything CuriousCasey said.

[dreamseeker]

^^right, because she can move it....

[AXiDMeesh]

People don't get tattoos according to where Miss Etiquette thinks they should have them and OP doesn't have a "whole body tattoo". Where did that come from?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by miss_etiquette

Body modification is a very popular way to express oneself currently. I would suggest that you remove a nose ring, lip ring, and double piercing in your ears for recruitment. I personally would not get a tattoo as my mother and grandmother's generation saw more than your ear pierced as a heinous crime. If you prefer a tattoo, a small one on your ankle or thigh is appropriate. It should be one that can easily be covered up. The eyebrow is a place I would personally rather not see a girl have pierced. I don't believe that I have to cover large tattoos as it is agreed upon those are not appropriate. The guaging piercings for your ear and lip are something I also see as tasteless.

What?! Double pierced ears are not overly crazy. Who gets tattoos on their thighs? Are tattoos on your ankle easily covered? This is the dumbest post I've read in awhile. I think the ankle is one of the worst places to get a tattoo because it is one of the hardest places to cover up a tattoo, especially if you like to wear skirts and cute shoes! BTW, who elected you the guide to what is and is not appropriate anyway?

[erynnari]

Thigh tattoos - classy.

I think i'm going to get "enjoy your meal," too much ?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by erynnari

Thigh tattoos - classy.

I think i'm going to get "enjoy your meal," too much ?

Bwaaa ha ha ha! Ho!

[AOEforme]

Originally Posted by CuriousCasey

I completely understand what you guys are saying about how it could possibly be a part of me, etc and it is a little confusing to explain why I think that and where I am coming from..

Also, let me say that I come from a Big Ten school but I was born and raised in the South but moved north for college..I realize that my lip stud at southern schools wouldn't fly, most likely. Up here, it is more liberal and the culture is certainly different than at southern schools.

I'm also from a Big Ten school as well. Piercings are way more common among sorority women here, but I still would suggest you remove them for recruitment or go with a very small stud. The two women I know with piercings did that and it worked out well for them.

Anyways, as kddani said, you don't want to distract the women you speak to with your nose/lip ring.

[sydney bristow]

Originally Posted by AOEforme

I'm also from a Big Ten school as well. Piercings are way more common among sorority women here, but I still would suggest you remove them for recruitment or go with a very small stud. The two women I know with piercings did that and it worked out well for them.

Anyways, as kddani said, you don't want to distract the women you speak to with your nose/lip ring.

Agreed. They can be very distracting! I remember talking to a a PNM last year who had GIANT earrings on (very dangly and sparkly) and I was so distracted I hardly remembered the conversation. Bottom line is, take them out. If you get a bid, put them back in. Your new sisters are not going to be like OMG NEW MEMBER NANCY HAS A PIERCING DEPLEDGE IMMEDIATELY. Especially with the campus culture you described.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by ALFA13

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LOL

I would imagine people around the world are fighting for broke fashion and jewelry.

These spammers need some quality control.