Although some may gauge a message by that, I do not. My ears were desensitized early on. If the word fits, and whatnot. I view it as an exclamation of sincerity. Some view a coarsening of the language as an indicator of lack of eloquence, my experience has been otherwise.north star said:& ~ & ~ &
Mr. Rogen "might" [ < ----- ?? ] be more credible in his observations
if he wasn't constantly dropping the " F bomb " on the listener !
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Actually' date=' recent studies have shown that people with a tendency to swear are more intelligent, honest and have better vocabularies than those that do not. [/quote']They also show a lack of respect and value for those who can hear them.
I sincerely doubt the legitimacy of the studies you mentioned
Search "researchers Jeff Wilser and Dr. Richard Stephens" as one example needless to say however I would not include Joe Biden among those with high IQ'sThey also show a lack of respect and value for those who can hear them.
I sincerely doubt the legitimacy of the studies you mentioned
Well, they are published, peer reviewed studies and in the scientific world, this makes them legitimate. The studies are available at the following links; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19001397 & http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S038800011400151XThey also show a lack of respect and value for those who can hear them.
I sincerely doubt the legitimacy of the studies you mentioned
So lets move the morals of this country closer to the sewers like has been down on a number of other issues.Therefore, instead of thinking of swearing as uniformly harmful or morally wrong, more meaningful information about swearing can be obtained by asking what communication goals swearing achieves.
You forgot that it makes you look fat.Swearing Imposes a Personal PenaltyIt gives a bad impression
It makes you unpleasant to be with
It endangers your relationships
It's a tool for whiners and complainers
It reduces respect people have for you
It shows you don't have control
It's a sign of a bad attitude
It discloses a lack of character
It's immature
It reflects ignorance
It sets a bad example
Swearing is Bad for Society
It contributes to the decline of civility
It represents the dumbing down of America
It offends more people than you think
It makes others uncomfortable
It is disrespectful of others
It turns discussions into arguments
It can be a sign of hostility
It can lead to violence
Swearing corrupts the English language
It's abrasive, lazy language
It doesn't communicate clearly
It neglects more meaningful words
It lacks imagination
It has lost its effectiveness