In any situation that requires so professionalism then swearing is a no-no, but otherwise I swear all the time. Perhaps its an Irish thing, swearing makes up a large part of my vocabulary!
Poll: How do you feel about profanity?
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as a rational adult, i barely notice whether it is there or not, but find it tiresome if used in excess or unnecessary situations/movies/games etc.
being Australian, swears are the only adjectives I know ;D
however, when I'm properly angry, I dont actually swear due to the fact that swearing isnt really a serious thing for me
however, when I'm properly angry, I dont actually swear due to the fact that swearing isnt really a serious thing for me
A Glasgow accent is the very best accent in the world when you're angry. Nobody sounds as angry as an angry Glaswegian!aprilmarie said:
Really depends who I'm with and such. Around older people, who in general seem to have a greater... sensitivity towards these words (Many of the people I know are largely formal, and the others just don't like swearing). When around people of my own age group, who in general couldn't give two s***s about swearing, I'll swear all I like. The words have lost all meaning, and really just add extra emotion behind the word. 'F*** this!' sounds a lot more annoyed than 'Bugger this' or 'Gee this thing is annoying and hard'.
I don't swear myself, but I don't have a problem with others doing so.
I also would like to say that being Australian does not mean one swears all the time.
I also would like to say that being Australian does not mean one swears all the time.
Swearing for no reason isn't really my thing. A joke rarely gets better because there's profanity in it unless it is used to emphasize the punchline or plays a major role in the joke. Honestly finding swearing funny seems like something that takes root in a childish mentality where using a "bad" word is funny because it's forbidden. Although some (like Scots) use swearing like a natural part of their vocabulary and it seems natural.
I swear when I get pissed or when I hurt myself, but generally I see no point to it.
I swear when I get pissed or when I hurt myself, but generally I see no point to it.
As many people I moderate my use of swear words depending on who I am talking to. But when the situation 'allows' it I definitely do use swear words. Mostly for emphasis or expressing my frustration etc.
Reading all this immediately made me think of Destiny. (Starcraft 2 player, (in)famous streamer)
I completely agree with his sentiments on the subject of swear words. He often discussed it with people in his conversations.(not just his viewers or friends but parents etc too)
The way he sees it is that swearing is a useful tool to get a point across concisely (in some cases the best way to do so) or indeed to emphasize what you're saying or to express your frustrations. But like I said, he wouldn't swear when the situation is wrong for it.
But he brought up this point: If someone is trying to convey a message to you and you're hung up on the fact he used a swear word to do so you are completely ignoring the message that that person is trying to get across just because he used a certain word. The message should always be more important than the words used to convey it.
You can be incredibly insulting to someone without ever using a swear word and visa versa you can use swear words and have a completely non-insulting message.
But anyway, I think appropriate use and moderation are key.
Reading all this immediately made me think of Destiny. (Starcraft 2 player, (in)famous streamer)
I completely agree with his sentiments on the subject of swear words. He often discussed it with people in his conversations.(not just his viewers or friends but parents etc too)
The way he sees it is that swearing is a useful tool to get a point across concisely (in some cases the best way to do so) or indeed to emphasize what you're saying or to express your frustrations. But like I said, he wouldn't swear when the situation is wrong for it.
But he brought up this point: If someone is trying to convey a message to you and you're hung up on the fact he used a swear word to do so you are completely ignoring the message that that person is trying to get across just because he used a certain word. The message should always be more important than the words used to convey it.
You can be incredibly insulting to someone without ever using a swear word and visa versa you can use swear words and have a completely non-insulting message.
But anyway, I think appropriate use and moderation are key.
im actually quite polite "in real life".
but i do tend to swear a lot, not just because im angry or something, i just think that a bit of swearing adds more impact to jokes. and i tend to joke more than i should.
beside joking? i dont think i swear at all.... maybe in heated discussions to add more impact to arguments, but then again its to make a point by joking so it doesnt count
i dont see swearing as being bad by itself, i think its bad when you do it around people who shouldnt hear you swear, like lil kids. no, i mean really little kids, like 6 or so, couple a weeks ago i saw a guy being the size of my leg spawning profanities at such quantities even i was in shock.
but yeah, unless you mean bad, its not bad.
also how come we are supposed to talk about our emotions (anger is an emotion), but when we do it we get scolded?
but i do tend to swear a lot, not just because im angry or something, i just think that a bit of swearing adds more impact to jokes. and i tend to joke more than i should.
beside joking? i dont think i swear at all.... maybe in heated discussions to add more impact to arguments, but then again its to make a point by joking so it doesnt count
i dont see swearing as being bad by itself, i think its bad when you do it around people who shouldnt hear you swear, like lil kids. no, i mean really little kids, like 6 or so, couple a weeks ago i saw a guy being the size of my leg spawning profanities at such quantities even i was in shock.
but yeah, unless you mean bad, its not bad.
also how come we are supposed to talk about our emotions (anger is an emotion), but when we do it we get scolded?
Well, when I was a younger lass I could make a trucker blush.. but as I'm getting older I'm starting to dislike the vulgarity. There are a lot better ways of expressing your displeasure with something other than swearing. Especially if it's at someone and they haven't really understood what you've said.
I love putting the Herp Derp face on people heh.
Anyway, I'm starting to see the English language as an art, not just as a means for communication.
I love putting the Herp Derp face on people heh.
Anyway, I'm starting to see the English language as an art, not just as a means for communication.
I try to avoid cussing. Although when I get enraged, there are no gurantees.
I also avoid cussing when around my parents or other adults, and I DEFINATLY avoid it around kids. Although, PG cussing like "crap", "Dang it", etc. are exempt.
I also avoid cussing when around my parents or other adults, and I DEFINATLY avoid it around kids. Although, PG cussing like "crap", "Dang it", etc. are exempt.
I'll just leave this here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_osQvkeNRM
A quick summary of my own opinion: swearing can add comedic effect if used properly and in the right moment, but using it in the wrong way makes you look bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_osQvkeNRM
A quick summary of my own opinion: swearing can add comedic effect if used properly and in the right moment, but using it in the wrong way makes you look bad.
I like it when people try and go "oh, you swear - you must think you're a big man blah blah blah," when they know they're losing an argument. Someone tried doing that the other week on here.
Just... no. You look like a fucking idiot. I like swearing, that's it.
Just... no. You look like a fucking idiot. I like swearing, that's it.