A Tattoo is a design in ink or some other pigment, usually decorative or symbolic, placed permanently under the skin. In technical terms, tattooing is micro-pigment implantation. Tattoos are a type of body modification.

The origin of the word tattoo is usually traced to the Tahitian tatu or tatau, meaning to mark or strike (the latter referring to traditional methods of applying the designs). In Japanese the word used for traditional designs or those that are applied using traditional methods is irezumi ("insertion of ink"), while "tattoo" is used for non-Japanese designs.

Most tattoo enthusiasts refer to tattoos as art or (art)work, and to tattooists as artists. This usage is gaining support, with mainstream art galleries holding exhibitions of tattoo designs and photographs of tattoos.

In some areas, tattoos have a largely negative image. This is particularly true in East Asian countries and regions, where tattoos are still generally associated with criminality in the public's mind; therefore those who choose to be tattooed in such countries usually keep their tattoos covered for fear of reprisal.

Today, people commonly choose to be tattooed for cosmetic, religious and magical reasons, as well as a symbol of belonging to or identification with particular groups.

Questions:

1. What are the views of your country on tattoo?
2. What can you say about those who like to cover their bodies with tattoos?
3. Do you want to have a tattoo? On which part of your body? What design?
4. Is there an advantage of having a tattoo or tattoos? How about disadvantages?
5. If you were a tattooist...