nothing wrong with hand tattoos it took me a while to get mine but as far as I've noticed people don't look at me sideways because of them. And I work in a cafe in a small town where people stare at me all day -- if anything,people love them
My first tattoo is on my hand as well - same spot,other hand (butterflies). I think the subject of the tattoo and your attitude has more to do with the way people look at you than anything else.
i agree with HollowDays... i put my tatts where i can keep em covered... one on my back and one on my shoulder with more to come... but i cover em up so i can have a normal job and not have people staring at me like a freak