Did you know that the average American utters between 80-90 swear words every day? If you break it down, that’s about five swear words each hour! We won’t sum up the whole thing, but this article from Insider is incredibly fascinating. Did you know that swearing can actually be good for you?
Studies suggest that swearing can serve as a stress reliever, helping people cope with pain or frustration. Researchers have found that letting out a well-timed curse word can increase pain tolerance and even foster social bonds when used in casual, non-offensive contexts. It turns out, a little profanity might have more power than we realize!
On the flip side, some folks try to limit their use of swear words, especially around kids or in professional settings. For them, keeping their language clean can be a source of pride or a way to maintain a positive impression.
Whether you see swearing as a harmless vent or something to be avoided, everyone seems to have their own perspective on when—and where—it’s appropriate.
Do you use swear words in your vocabulary? And if so, how often? Do you save them for moments of frustration, or do they sneak into your everyday conversations? Tell us below in today’s poll. Thanks!
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A lot depends on who I’m with. If it’s just the ‘guys’ I may swear more often.
In mixed company, very seldom.
Also, some “minor” swear words are just part of normal language anymore.
It depends on the current company. I have friends that it will fly around and I have friends that I wouldn’t. In the service it was a first language, even in public service it seemed to be the same except when dealing with the public face to face.
With much chagrin, admittedly, too often. As adjectives, specially when directed at/referring to imbeciles/other drivers.
Along with the common salute.
Look at the poll results bar graph. It’s the “common salute” you refer to. Lol
If it’s true that adjective use is a sign of intelligence, I’m a $#&@! genius…..
Burnt my hand on the top of a heat gun yesterday… profanity ensued. Other than that, try not to.
Another poorly worded poll. Talking implies conversation with someone else. In that case rarely. But if I doing something and things don’t go as planned then often the curse word(s) will spew forth
Cows and dogs don’t talk back unlike so many certain genders of the human kind.
my language corresponds to my audience. I seldom swear when I am addressing a classroom full of students, but sure let them fly when talking to my biker friends
I know invectives in more than one language (sometimes the only words I know in a language). And yes, audience makes a big difference as to utterance. And there are societal gradations. I rarely drop F-bombs, but probably a little too liberal with various terms for feces.
Depends on the audience. If it concerns you, there’s the door.
“Well, bless his heart”, and “aw sh*t”, aren’t really swear words in Texas.
Now days people cannot just blame “the man” for bar talk…I have heard many women out cuss a logger.
That’s the difference between Red Skelton and George Carlin. Red knew how to be funny without cussing. George had nothing if he wasn’t cussing.
Myself, I never cuss unless I’m working on my car or RV. Then all bets are off!
Depends on who I am speaking with. Wife …. not all the time, unless she’s with me while I’m driving. Male friend …. fairly often.
I am a US Coast Guard sailor. Need I say more… LOL
As a retired Sailor, I am offended by this $#%@!* survey.
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It really varies. It depends a lot on the “audience”. Around kids and people who are easily offended I try very hard to eliminate them for the duration. Same for unknown, new acquaintances. But I let them fly around those who regularly use them. It’s all about context.
Never ever. Swearing is degrading to those who use those words, and it is disrespectful to those who have to hear them.
Very, very rarely, and I have to be under a fair amount of stress for it to happen…
I do not swear in conversation or in public because I have used up all of those words when working on a project or in my shop after slashing, gashing, or bashing one of my thumbs. After all, it is called the oppose-able thumb. It’s only uses is to hit the space bar.
Thank you, RV Travel! Well, cannot recall a survey that embarrassed me more. 🙁 Have a great day and safe travels!
I honestly do not swear. My maternal Grandfather used to say that those who swear show they lack the intelligence to find more appropriate words.
The less you use such words, the more effective they are when you do use them.
I curse more than I should; that is all