Friends are expected not to hurt each other's feelings.
Tom's friend asks him what he thinks of their new tattoo which Tom thinks is really bad.
Tom wants to respond to his friend about the tattoo.
Tom tells his friend that the tattoo really adds character to their look.
Tom tells his friend that the tattoo is really stupid and makes them look trashy.
Tom's friend's confidence in himself and their friendship is improved.
Tom's friend is deeply hurt and insulted and questions their friendship.