Swearing?

TheDoctor90

What are your opinions on it? I don't swear a lot, and it's usually when I get super mad at something...Like if I step in a puddle and it's as deep as my knee. I'll be like WHAT THE EFFIN BLOODY HELLLLLL.
But in casual conversation I rarely swear.

Reason I ask, I was having dinner with a girl last night and in every other sentence she was all It's 'fkin ridiculous' or 'and yeah I was like fk her'. So swearing within a normal sentence...

It was a complete turn off...I couldn't wait to be out of there despite her being good looking and relatively clever (she's at my uni). I could possibly have let it slide if we were alone...but it was a restaurant.

So is this also a turn off for other guys? Or girls...

adjones5

There is a time and a place for it. I've actively been trying to cut back on my swearing because I personally find it unattractive when women swear (sexist I know, but thats just how I feel). When men swear I don't mind as much as long as they don't overdo it.

servilia

Yes I find it unattractive, especially in women. When it comes to men, if it's a rare occurrence used to emphasize something, then ok, as long as it's not overheard by strangers.

_binary_jester_

Yes I find it unattractive, especially in women. When it comes to men, if it's a rare occurrence used to emphasize something, then ok, as long as it's not overheard by strangers.

Language is an amazing thing. Why restrict yourself?

TheDoctor90

Sexist as it may seem, I cringe more when women swear than me.
But I do find 'softer' swear words funny and they are my forte.

La_Amazona

I'm a lady so I don't curse during everyday conversation... :blushing:

But piss me off and I'll give you a huge F you. Apparently when I'm drinking F bombs are dropped as well.

the_journeyman

I tend to use them in humor more than anger.

For example: We have cats, one of them is really good at making the litter box stink. It's bad, he takes a dump and RUNS from the room. Therefore, he is often referred to as "Sh***yKitty."

JM

BassesGirl

I personally curse like a sailor, I don't understand why curse words are bad. Especially when some people who "don't curse" say things like "frick" or "son of a monkey's uncle" ...you know what they mean so why is that not as bad as saying the actual word?

Even with my opinion on cursing though...I still am smart enough to know when I shouldn't use such words (ie. at work, near small children, etc)

SinIsIn

I like to type swear words out. It's always fun to see how my phone will auto correct it.
I do cuss, not as much as I used to, and not in front of the kids..... apparently kids repeat EVERYTHING you say at very inappropriate times. :grumble:

dirtbikegirl5

I tend to use the spongebob way of cursing - oh, barnacles; fish paste.
I work with people who curse a lot so I started using the f-word like it was nothing. I realized that I had a problem when one of my daughters heard me say and asked me what it meant.

TheDoctor90

I personally curse like a sailor, I don't understand why curse words are bad. Especially when some people who "don't curse" say things like "frick" or "son of a monkey's uncle" ...you know what they mean so why is that not as bad as saying the actual word?

Even with my opinion on cursing though...I still am smart enough to know when I shouldn't use such words (ie. at work, near small children, etc)

I don't have a problem with the actual words. Just when they're said in public places or are a constant.
I replace swearing with other words. What the fudge. Bollocking hell. Shhhiuugar.

LuckyLeprechaun

imho, swear words are like strong spices. They don't belong everywhere, and some people can't handle them, but in some cases, very useful and perfect for the occasion! Also generally not good for use around children haha

pretty_ribbons

Ooops! i swear all the time and really badly! and everybody i know swears alot too, i even grew up in a swearing household (mainly creole swear words though) i try not to swear infront of new people i meet though because i know alot of people dont like it but swearing comes out quite naturally wheather im happy or sad, LOL

_binary_jester_

Sorry, but "fish paste" and *kitten* simply do not convey the same impact. Besides if my girlfriend said, "Baby come to bed and fish paste me", I don't know what I would do.

pretty_ribbons

I personally curse like a sailor, I don't understand why curse words are bad. Especially when some people who "don't curse" say things like "frick" or "son of a monkey's uncle" ...you know what they mean so why is that not as bad as saying the actual word?

Even with my opinion on cursing though...I still am smart enough to know when I shouldn't use such words (ie. at work, near small children, etc)

oh good LMAO! glad to not be the only one

yoshi91610

It depends on my mood if I swear, but when I was younger and dating one of my criteria was that they were ok with me cussing. My husband didn't mind at all, but now that we are married and have a 1 yr old, so i sure don't cuss as much as I used to.

katkins3

I have to be REALLY mad to swear, otherwise my strongest is probably something like, "oh poop"!
The reason for me is simple. I was mostly raised by my grandmother who drummed it into me that "people swear because they lack imagination and vocabulary". No matter how old I get my grandmother's programing cannot be overwritten.

TheRoadDog

Swearing is location appropriate.

At the dinner table - Not appropriate.
Church - Not appropriate.
Board Room - Not appropriate.
Guest in someone's home - Not appropriate.
In the bedroom - Could be appropriate.
In traffic - Absolutely appropriate.

If we stop swearing altogether, the terrorists win.

anubis609

Creative swearing =

_binary_jester_

Creative swearing =

Swearing = bad
Swearing in a different language is completely fine though.

Carl01

More then I should but am careful where.

BrettPGH

Language is an amazing thing. Why restrict yourself?

Exactly this.

Remember language changes over time. Words that would have gotten you locked in the stockade a century back aren't even used anymore. And people then said the same things people say now, "It cheapens our culture to use such coarse language and what about the children?!?!"

And words you probably think are harmless, aren't. People would say "Don't swear. Say something like Holy Cow instead!"

Well "Holy Cow" is a phrase designed to mock the Hindu religion.

The idea that "poop" is a cute and funny word but "s#@t" will get you fined hundreds of thousands of dollars (if you broadcast the word) is simple and utter nonsense created by a society that isn't very intellectually advanced.

servilia

Sorry, but "fish paste" and *kitten* simply do not convey the same impact. Besides if my girlfriend said, "Baby come to bed and fish paste me", I don't know what I would do.

Bedroom is a different topic altogether. There's a time and place for everything...

LauraMacNCheese

When I'm mad, I cuss like a sailor, as the saying goes. However, I have gotten much better in using stupid euphemisms rather than actual swears...so much so that I sound like a poorly dubbed movie on network TV.

BassesGirl

If we stop swearing altogether, the terrorists win.

^ HAH!

RobynC79

I don't have a problem with the actual words. Just when they're said in public places or are a constant.
I replace swearing with other words. What the fudge. Bollocking hell. Shhhiuugar.

Really? I find that rather juvenile, to be honest.

I curse like a trooper. I am an Aussie, I think it's more culturally acceptable over there, frankly. Since I moved to the US I've noticed cursing is less common and less acceptable here, particularly the 'c' word! And definitely for women.

I curse as part of normal conversation, but not when there are children or delicate types around. I find overt references to religion and 'morality' far more offensive. If someone asks me to tone it down, I will do so. I find most people far less willing to change open references indicating homophobia, racism or other assorted prejudice than I am willing to reign in cursing. Everyone has their own comfort level.

lorac321

Being honest, I use the "s" word too much. Mostly under my breath. I have a girlfriend who uses the "f" word all the time and it drives me nuts. I want to ask her why she feels she needs to say it so much.

Most of the time swearing doesn't bother me. My dad used to sware and I work with contractors all day. I do feel that there are definately places and times when swear words should not be used. Dinner with a guy (even my husband) woudl not be a time to sware. (Unless he pissed me off)

MissO﹠A

I only curse in good company.

If I'm in good company, I curse like a longshoreman.

Begood03

It depends on who I'm talking to. If I know they don't like swear words, I don't use them. But if they use them, I use them also.

Zaggytiddies

Have you seen my profile? Haha but seriously, when I'm mad, all bets are off but in casual conversation I don't do it in excess.

SunLovin1

The whole notion of it being ok for men to swear, but unladylike for women makes me want to f*ckn scream.