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Woman Asks Reddit If She's a Bad Friend for Not Letting Her Best Friend Tattoo Her for Practice

We all have that one friend who takes us for granted, and when we deny them something, they cut us off!

Woman Asks Reddit If She's a Bad Friend for Not Letting Her Best Friend Tattoo Her for Practice

We all know it is difficult to say 'no' to some people, especially when the person asking for a favor is your best friend. The thing is, they never seem to want to accept it, even when you could give them a million reasons why you cannot do what they ask of you.

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First, they will give you reasons like how talented they are with a needle and gun, how much they like tattoos, and so on. Then they will ruin a tiny part of your body by using the machine in the most unprofessional way ever to convince you that they are really 'not bad'.

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There are so many types of fake skin available in the market to practice on until they perfect their skills. However, the urge to tattoo on real skin makes them keep asking you again and again until you have to be rude and turn them down.

It is important to understand that it is your body and, thus, your choice. You should not let anyone else control how you see yourself or what bits of skin you want to decorate with ink for the rest of your life.

In the end, tattoos are supposed to represent who you are as a person and not a practice field for a budding tattoo artist. It is always better to say 'no' when you are sure about it!

No, it is completely fine to deny anyone, even if it's a family member, when you are not sure about getting a tattoo.

No, it is completely fine to deny anyone, even if it's a family member, when you are not sure about getting a tattoo.Briebird44
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You still gave your friend a chance to tattoo on your skin when she perfects her skills, and that's fair.

You still gave your friend a chance to tattoo on your skin when she perfects her skills, and that's fair.Briebird44
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It is your body, and you have every right to decide who can tattoo you and when you want a tattoo.

It is your body, and you have every right to decide who can tattoo you and when you want a tattoo.Briebird44

Instead of feeling bad for not supporting her with real skin, just get her some fake skin to practice on.

Instead of feeling bad for not supporting her with real skin, just get her some fake skin to practice on.Briebird44

Not everyone wants to get a random tattoo anywhere at any time in their life.

Not everyone wants to get a random tattoo anywhere at any time in their life.Briebird44

The fiancé should gift his body as a canvas for the friend to tattoo on.

The fiancé should gift his body as a canvas for the friend to tattoo on.Briebird44

It is important to be a good artist to even start practicing as a tattoo artist.

It is important to be a good artist to even start practicing as a tattoo artist.Briebird44

So this friend was smart enough to say no and lose her friendship rather than lose her life.

So this friend was smart enough to say no and lose her friendship rather than lose her life.Briebird44

Trying to be a professional tattoo artist but doesn't know about the items that are available to practice on.

Trying to be a professional tattoo artist but doesn't know about the items that are available to practice on.Briebird44

Just wondering if her fiancé even allowed her to practice on his skin.

Just wondering if her fiancé even allowed her to practice on his skin.Briebird44

This sly, sneaky fellow cannot straight up say no to his fiancé, hence trying all these methods to find an alternative.

This sly, sneaky fellow cannot straight up say no to his fiancé, hence trying all these methods to find an alternative.Briebird44

As a responsible person, you should not let her tattoo other people as well.

As a responsible person, you should not let her tattoo other people as well.Briebird44

If a person cannot accept your decision not to get a tattoo, then that person is NOT your friend.

If a person cannot accept your decision not to get a tattoo, then that person is NOT your friend.Briebird44

This makes so much sense; every professional starts with a fake prop for practice and eventually moves to the real one.

This makes so much sense; every professional starts with a fake prop for practice and eventually moves to the real one.Briebird44

Standing up for yourself and your body is not wrong, even if it offends your best friend.

Standing up for yourself and your body is not wrong, even if it offends your best friend.Briebird44

True that. He knows that a profession like tattoo artist requires a lot of practice, and he found a fish to hook.

True that. He knows that a profession like tattoo artist requires a lot of practice, and he found a fish to hook.

And sometimes these do not just leave marks but also cause metal trauma.

And sometimes these do not just leave marks but also cause metal trauma.Briebird44

Getting a tattoo is a painful process, and not everyone seems to like having one on their skin.

Getting a tattoo is a painful process, and not everyone seems to like having one on their skin.Briebird44

Every Reddit user, or for that matter, anyone, would suggest practicing on fake skin until perfect and professional.

Every Reddit user, or for that matter, anyone, would suggest practicing on fake skin until perfect and professional.Briebird44

Do not jeopardize your beautiful body for a bad tattoo, not even for a good one.

Do not jeopardize your beautiful body for a bad tattoo, not even for a good one.Briebird44

You are a friend to a person, not her dummy where she can practice her so-called art.

You are a friend to a person, not her dummy where she can practice her so-called art.Briebird44

The friend should become so professional that one day you ask her yourself to make a tattoo for you.

The friend should become so professional that one day you ask her yourself to make a tattoo for you.Briebird44

Saying no to getting tattooed by a friend will not be easy, but it's the right and responsible thing to do. It is crucial to be honest and stress that you intend to get a tattoo from them once they perfect their skills with the needle machine.

Share this story with your friends, especially tattoo enthusiasts, and tell them about all the necessary precautions to take before getting tattooed. Don't let any unprofessional person scar you for a lifetime!

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