Do you lose respect for someone if they swear?

Question

Let's say a certain person had a habit of swearing. Would you be offended? And do you think that people who swear are less intelligent than those who don't?

TheDevilInside · Accepted Answer

Well there are different uses of swearing. If a person likes to use swear words in an argument, that means they can't keep a rational mindset when faced with a conflict. I try to avoid people like them.

But I am quite a swearer I guess haha... I just use it to express myself. To emphasize how I feel about a certain situation (usually comes after the swear word) or person. I am a very expressive person like that and language (including the swear words) is how I express myself. If I can never swear again, I would lose that expressive part of me and I would only be like half of who I am.

GeekyPanda · Accepted Answer

Honestly I don't see why swearing should even offend people unless it's being directed towards them in order to insult them. Otherwise they're simply means of expression and are synonyms of other words that are fine to say. Truthfully there is so much more shit to be offended about, let people speak however they want it really doesn't hurt anyone. If it really does bother you though then just walk away, simple as that.

RJGraveyTrain · Accepted Answer

I am so foul mouthed that I've been criticized for being "less ladylike" since I was a teen. To me, it's no big deal, I know how to tone it down and can control myself, but if the convo is casual I'll drop some fucks, shits, cocks, etc. No one has ever accused me of being less intelligent because I tell people to eat shit popsicles and fuck off.

sailorjupiter · Accepted Answer

swear no. but if they're backstabbing, or insulting other people like being racist, stereotyping others, no matter how old he/she is, I will never ever respect them. jerks are jerks regardless whatever gender/age they are

Sholax · Accepted Answer

No, not really. I cringe when they are overusing profanity but I swear sometimes so I can't get mad at others for doing the same.

Words_and_Wisdom · Accepted Answer

I lose respect for those who think swearing is bad.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Sometimes I swear too much and when I notice I get really embarrassed. Like i'll actually apologize and I'll try to go a week or so without doing it as a way of breaking the habit. But a few months later it usually comes back for a while. I don't lose respect for people who do but I lose a little respect for people who every other word is fuck this or shit that and they obviously don't care.

BoySittingOnTheMoon · Answer

If they have the intention to disrespect me then I don't have any respect for him. But if he swears at every sentence he makes, it just sounds less intelligent but I'm not offended.

Izumiblu · Answer

Well, i wouldn't mind. I swear quite a bit in real life. I try to keep it tame here because the people on the internet are so delicate. But irl i curse like sailor.

Saoirse_Nua · Answer

I personally don't like it - I won't start grading anybody by their use or non use of bad language - I do feel if you are swearing for the sake of swearing it is off putting like in normal conversation.

PizzaPrincess · Answer

lmao no. I swear a lot myself and while I've been judged a lot for it, someone else cursing doesn't tell me anything about their character. They're words. I will base my respect for someone based on more important things.

Luci92 · Answer

No, swearing doesn't mean shit. It'd be hypocritical to judge someone else for something I do so... yeah.

MrAssHat · Answer

yes and no it honestly depends on how often they do it.. that being said i dont trust people who dont swear at all

bloodmountain1990 · Answer

It really depends how they do it. I swear a lot myself but if they have to swear constantly or can't make a point across without swearing then I question them.

MasqueradeMassacreTM · Answer

It depends on how often they are doing it and how bad the words are.

VomitIX · Answer

I don't know why anyone would respect you to begin with when you like to leave your flabby tits hanging out for all the world to see.

Tarvold · Answer

On the contrary, I don't trust people who don't swear.

fsu19 · Answer

I swear a lot but I can control it if someone doesn't like it

thekawaiikiwi · Answer

Nope. I cuss and I have an IQ higher than Einsteins.  Plus, people who cuss are more likely to be honest.

FakeName123 · Answer

For swearing? No. Does the person swears 24/7? Ys.

Prof_Don · Answer

No of course not, based on the setting In would commend them for their honesty

rgb008 · Answer

No. I'll just want to talk to them less because a swearing habit isn't fun to listen to.

GoodLuckCharlie · Answer

Although I never swear, I'm completely ok with other people doing it because I'm so used to it... Swearing doesn't make someone less trustworthy.

CyberToothTiger · Answer

I particular don't mind slang but don't like when people use Gods name in vain.

Anonymous · Answer

No. I lose respect for people that don't keep their word/promises. Cussing is fine with me, as long as it isn't all the time especially when around kids.

ASEXY · Answer

No, I won't lose respect for them as long as they don't disrespect me.

babeeeone · Answer

I don't like when people swear too often, like they can't say a sentence without cursing

Vostock · Answer

I think it's rather funny sometimes when a woman swears because you don't expect it

Iron_Man · Answer

Yeah that's low class? I really don't respect people that swear a lot

datgirl · Answer

Nahhhhh. I do get annoyed if the swearing is excessive.

GoldCobra · Answer

No. I look at their actions instead of theirs words.

mrkdvsn · Answer

I tend to sometimes swear if I'm at home with just my wife. But around other people, no.

Dred1614returns · Answer

Kind of. If they can't control it, it gets to be annoying. It's all about time and place.

Anonymous · Answer

with your boobs I would never lose respect for you whatever you do

Notorisch_Arschloch · Answer

Fuck yeah, that shit's for retarded cunts.

Rainie_ · Answer

No I don't. I swear all the fucking time tbh. Idc

Jxpxtxr · Answer

Hell no I'm half Irish, it's in my blood!

mooky06 · Answer

Excessive swearing can be annoying, otherwise no

TiffyPuff · Answer

it depends on where, what, why, and how often :)

EmpatheticLady · Answer

Nope, because I swear all the time. xD

JohnDoeJr · Answer

nah. I swear all the time myself.

Other_Tommy_Wiseau · Answer

Nope. They don't make bandaids for feelings

CorvetteGirl · Answer

No cause I do it some

SoFeckinAddicted · Answer

No I'm not that self righteous

COCOCHANEL · Answer

no i don't but the context does make a difference

Blitzkrieger · Answer

No. Swearing has beneficial effects on the mind.

ToruMatsuda · Answer

I don't give a fuck either way

Sorenome · Answer

Fuck no

Anonymous · Answer

No, because I'm not a pussy.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes if they are a woman.

jman46241 · Answer

Fuck no!

Autumn-Bunny · Answer

Ewwww.

Daynada · Answer

No I don't.

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