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Anonymous(30-35)Science geek here! The core of the language is changing and we are able to swear digitally today without seeing each other. Swearing is bad professionally when you are in front of family members especially outside of your own, and using this to appropriately speak to one another. The more you curse, the more likely you are not going to receive any emotional support from people. There is actually a communication barrier with people who don't curse, and those who do curse. Humans are not the only people who swear, but animals swear as well. Swearing also affects your health in several ways including provoking stress. A person who is fluent in English speaking very intelligently along with the social group that speak different languages are more likely to ignore you if you swear at them. There are social groups that will even stop talking to you after hearing you swear.
Richard Stephens works out of Keele University in the U. K. He’s a behavioral psychologist, who is interested in why we do things that we’ve been told are bad for us. For years, the medical profession has been saying that swearing is incredibly bad for you if you’re in pain. It’s what’s called a “catastrophizing response,” focusing on the negative thing that’s happened. His take on this was, if it’s so maladaptive, why do we keep doing it?
He initially had 67 volunteers, although he’s replicated this multiple times. He stuck their hands in ice water and randomized whether or not they were using a swear word or a neutral word and compared how long they could keep their hands in ice water. On average, when they were swearing they could keep their hands in the iced water for half as long again as when they were using a neutral word. This shows that the results are anything but maladaptive. Swearing really does allow you to withstand pain for longer.
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I feel like calling is "unladylike" makes it seem like it is only okay if men do it. But you see, I feel like it should be called "unclassy" or "classless". Anybody can do it, not everybody does. I do it, especially when I am very upset. Am I proud of it? No. But I do. I acknowledge the fact that it isn't appropriate... but my god it feels relieving to just let out a huge "FUCK!!!" when you are in your car and you had a rough day at work. It is far better than going home and drinking my sorrows away. It is better than being violent. If I need to swear a little here and there in order to let out some steam... I'm going to do it.
Yes absolutely.
As well as it is ungentlelike to use curse words for a gentleman.
I find swearing childish and immature.
It's a verbal violence that is uncivilized and useless, as to me.
In addition, it became some symbol of strength, which is nonsense, because it shows a Big lack of self control. Then it shows a weakness more than a strength.
Being able to be civilized and to solve problems without any violence is a strength.
It's just m'y way of thinking 😉
Personally, I just hate the term "ladylike." It seems overly sexist to me, especially in the contexts it's often used. What the hell is "ladylike" behavior anyway. Is a lady not a lady suddenly for acting differently? Why don't I ever hear "manlike?"
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I guess if you define "ladylike" it's extremely feminine and polite with manners and all that, so swearing wouldn't fit, but if you like swearing just do it. You don't have to be ladylike unless you WANT to be. I'm personally the complete opposite, or close to that. I swear all the time and it's fun.
Ladylike, as in the female counterpart of a gentleman. Yes, very unladylike. Same goes for men. Using curse words is just very undiplomatic, and a huge turn off for me. Especially on a first date, or if I don't know them. It definitely gives people room to judge negatively
I don’t personally like using curse words. Idiot, cow, etc. is okay, in my opinion. But b*tch and words like that aren’t ladylike. It’s not sexy, It’s not cool even when is a guy using them.
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Personally I don’t find swearing an attractive trait. I will say though that when I’m mad or if I get a fight, I’ll let a swear word slip. Other than that I don’t think hearing people swear in nearly every sentence they say is fine. I find it hard to get along with people who do constantly swear.
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Yes, as well as ungentlemanly - so I thoroughly dislike anyone cursing and it's certainly never a sign of well mannered person.
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Yes. Also just plain unprofessional. Men shouldn't swear either. It makes anyone appear more rude and less intelligent
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I really hope more people respond. I am willing to bet most here think it is unladylike.
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cursewords DO have a time and a place though.
in the height of passion, it would be a bit of a killer for your girlfriend to say "Oh. please do stick your ding-a-ling hard into my Foo-foo!" Defining a lady is very simplistic put; well mannered.
Using swear words doesn't fit along with a lady nor a gentleman. We all can understand why you would use it, but it is incorrect behaviour for those type of persons.- Anonymous(30-35)
Yes, technically it is. However, we don't really live in the old times. Or well, we shouldn't, at least. If you want to swear, you should be able to, but, just know when it would be OK to. If I were to date a girl who swears, I would hope she'd know to never do it around my parents or my extended family. Everywhere else, it's fine
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For instance, watch Westworld.
Look at/listen to Elsie and Charlotte Hale then compare them to Dolores. The answer to your question will then become obvious.-
yes. I don't swear. it's to too vulgar to use those sexual vulgar words. That makes the woman look too cheap and trashy
Instead of saying it's unladylike, it's just not the best of manners in general; you might come off as rude or inappropriate. All people curse, regardless of gender.
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It is but there comes a point at which whether something is ladylike or not takes second place.
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I'd just say it shows a lack of etiquette for others. Gender really has nothing to do with it.
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Yes, being a lady or a gentleman means to me that they have impeccable manners and follow social etiquette.
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From a woman it just sounds like she's some sort of stupid hick. It's just a complete turn off.
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The societal standard of women not swearing should be abolished entirely. A women can swear as much as she likes and that in itself shouldn't invalidate their womanhood.
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It is trashy, in my opinion. I like it when people can control their language and have a little class.
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No but it does show that you don't have class if you do it often if you curse once in awhile sure it happens but if you do it often it's just crass.
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