Question about a Theta tattoo

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by Amberashley

I know not to get the letters, but I was wondering about (insert moral code here).

I had a sister get the moral code tattoo'd on the small of her back, but she had the chinese symbol equivalents instead of the words.

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I had a sister get the moral code tattoo'd on the small of her back, but she had the chinese symbol equivalents instead of the words.

Pardon the crash...

But with Chinese (or Japanese or Asian symbols for that matter) symbols, please be extra extra careful because the "equivalents" aren't always equivalents and often have different meanings than what they're supposed to say in English. Just because that's what the book or the tattoo artist says doesn't mean they're accurate.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by OTW

Pardon the crash...

But with Chinese (or Japanese or Asian symbols for that matter) symbols, please be extra extra careful because the "equivalents" aren't always equivalents and often have different meanings than what they're supposed to say in English. Just because that's what the book or the tattoo artist says doesn't mean they're accurate.

I would agree with that. I've seen several symbols out there on different items with supposedly the same meanings. It pays to do your own research from credible sources. Thanks for the input Sandy.

[Amberashley]

So, wait, getting it in English is taboo?

[Amberashley]

Sorry, I'm sort of clueless on this sort of thing since we're a new chapter...

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by Amberashley

So, wait, getting it in English is taboo?

Well the explanation of it can be tricky. People will ask you why you chose to have "that" tattoo'd. If you tell them it has something to do with your sorority then you've given away that part of ritual.

[monicaroseunf]

personally i don't like tattoos, simply because i change my mind way to much to get one.
but there are a few girls in my chapter who have gotten symbols and words tattooed on them.
one got a kite with stars on each side of it on the middle of her back, it's really cute because it's very small
another got a half a heart, with words filling in the line of the other half, the words being what everyone on this thread seems afraid to say.
i don't think you would have to explain to anyone that the words are connected to your sorority, you could just say you're very religious.
either way i would never get the letters in any language tattooed on me, it'd be like wearing them 24/7.
i was thinking about getting a kite tattoo at some point

[Greekgrrl]

One of my sisters got... well, sort of twin stars, two very cute little stars on her foot.

I've been planning on getting a stealth-Theta-tattoo, some celtic knotwork with a kite shape in the center.

In general, I recommend always going more abstract/simple, and never EVER get letters!