Do you curse/swear?

[Sheando]

When I worked the desk at the teen department of my library, our rule for teen spaces was that swearing was allowed, but absolutely no “people words.” Basically no noun swears referring to a person or group of people, even more common ones like the b-word (which I despise) because it’s still at its core denigrating a group of people. I really liked this rule and thought it fairly balanced the emotional safety of the group with freedom of expression.

I don’t swear often, but when I do, I never use “people words” either. I used to almost NEVER swear, but most of my friends swear regularly and I’ve picked up on it. I honestly think I’d prefer to swear less. Many of the words aren’t just words to me, as many of them have history and cultural meaning and implication that make me uneasy. I don’t feel that way about every single swear word though. For me it’s about the individual words and their connotations, not just the overall concept of swearing.

 

[Gabby]

Every damn day

 

[nightglow]

I do sometimes because it is more descriptive. I find it odd that they are called curse words because a lot of the time they aren't wishing evil on others, but I can see how they may be used as so sometimes. The wishing on evil on others can happen with any words, not just the colorful ones.
I also don't see a difference between "clean" sayings like oh rats and the, colorful alternative. They are literally the same.
But if you can, it is probably best not to use colorful words or fall into the habit of using them due to professionalism and people in general being offended at it and getting stuck on it for some reason.

 

[Truji]

I won't throw slurs around or call anyone any insults but I do like using curse words as Word Enhancersjust to really emphasize what I want to say.

 

[-Raven-]

For me… this is like asking if I breathe

 

[Savont 2.0]

i mainly curse in a joking way not in an angry way, it's just ingrained in the way i talk
i never say slurs but i will use heavy curses very often
also fyi in pg13 movies you can still drop that bomb (idk if i can say the letter on here) once, i think that phrase should be retired as it is inaccurate

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For me… this is like asking if I breathe

Omgggggg sameeee

 

[QueenCobra]

Sometimes. This site has helped me swear less, though. Even in conversation, I never say certain swear words— just ones that are “mild” if that makes sense.

 

[Giddy]

When I was teen, I really wanted to swear. But my mum didn't allow it per say, but as an adult I have had more freedom to swear. Nothing too bad, due to work I do swear about it at home. But I have lowered my swearing; like I am mainly swearing at home, at a video game if fustrated but it's rare now. Which I am happy about.

I actually have sworn more in my head then out, and never in public. I actually try and use different words like fudge, mother fritta is a common thing I say, mainly in my head. Yes, I realise fritta means fried or something, but it came to me as a substitute for the swear. Frick is another one?

 

[Tude]

>Do you curse/swear?

Absolutely!

 

[xlisapisa]

yes i do, not nearly as much as when i was in my teens though. now i usually only swear when i'm upset or angry. i do throw a word here and there when i want to be a little extra in what i gotta say lol. i don't mind if others swear around me, unless they're being excessive for no reason.

 

[S.J.]

Not really! I'd probably have to be taken by surprise/scared, or maybe hurt myself, and then I might? I'm not bothered by anyone else swearing, however!

 

[Dim]

Too often, honestly.

 

[Croconaw]

I don’t usually swear in person, no. It happens normally in instances that trigger my Bipolar, but I’ve learned to keep it under control.

 

[Kitsuragi]

A lot, almost too much. It's subconscious for me and I feel bad whenever people point it out.

 

[mermaidshelf]

i do more than people expect and not in front of certain people like my mom unless i'm really exhausted or angry, i don't curse or swear AT people even if they deserve it. just when talking with friends who i know are comfortable with it, i'll regularly use swear words. i only call people curse words if they really deserve it (bigoted, did something terrible, etc.). i don't feel comfortable with people who call others curse words when they're just being annoying or something not deserving. i try not to use the misogynistic curse words and i would never say a slur for a group that i'm not part of or maliciously. some people may consider words like "queer" a slur, which was the case when i was younger but now it's a reclaimed word and most LGBT+ people use it. i do know several other gay people who still refuse to use it and that's completely valid.

 

[michealsmells]

I used to not cuss at all, but now I cuss like a sailor.
I usually know when and where is the correct time to cuss though. And I can limit words if I have to (using lighter swears like crap or hell for example in places where that's appropriate but harsher words are not).
Sometimes an f bomb slips out tho... I am full of rage

 

[Aerith]

I used to swear like every other sentence (I blame my first bf for developing the habit), but for the past year or so, I've tried replacing the swears with goofy words like mustard and butterscotch. I can't say it's been 100% effective, but at least it's more endearing than hearing the F word all the time lol.

 

[Flaming_Oceans]

Yeah I swear pretty often honestly. Try not to around my parents though.

 

[digimon]

never really in public or at home with family. if with friends for sure but I do most of my swearing in my inner monologue or towards myself mostly!

 

[Flaria]

I swear pretty often depends on the group of people or a person that I'm talking to. Matters of respect that some people aren't a fan of cursing because, once my filter is off. Is full on sailor. Lol.