I have a few tattoos and I’ve only ever got compliments, but then again I’m not sure what you mean by “lower class.” There are people who don’t like tattoos and look down on them, but I’m not sure what it has to do with being low class, especially considering well done tattoos can be very expensive, but someone can correct me if wrong. If you want a tattoo, then get one, but if you’re concerned about being judged, hand probably isn’t the right placement, however this sounds like your first tattoo and artists tend not to do hand for your first anyway because it is such a visible spot.