Do “Swear Words” offend you?

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ClaircognizantEmpath · Accepted Answer

hey being British absolutely not, it is entirely part of our language and can be used in such brilliant ways!! in fact some of the harshest ones such as c.. t can be used quite affectionately... i have always swore and raised my children to understand they were adult words they never swore, even now in front of me, and yet on gaming time they are unreal its so weird to hear especially my son, he's 21 and only once said the f word to me... but online he's outrageous... the way i explained it to my children was swearing is really just another word, it makes no sense really that certain words decided by society are unfit or not allowed here and there etc... and there is nothing like the following phrases.. mother fucking fuck fuck... are you fucking kidding me.. right now... if we move on to the c.. t word, i especially appreciate this being used in the friendly type way,,, but when its used in an angry malicious way! uh no i dont like that... xx

dustybiker2 · Accepted Answer

It just shows the lack of ability to cut someone down with the power of language. Curses are easy and weak.

There is a line from xfiles as an example:
"You're an invertebrate scum sucker who is moral dipstick is two drops short of bone dry."

That is much more satisfying than "F off".

NaultD · Accepted Answer

It's not so much offensive, but there is too much noise in conversation already. Why add more?

It's perfect to use with the right group at the right moment. But for day-to-day priorities, the words around curses go straight to the bottom of anything meaningful to me. You're that angry; fix your own life. Need help; I don't even want respect, just some common sense to address the matter.

RebelinSteel · Accepted Answer

There context of use does, if I’m with guy mates, pretty much anything goes, today at my parents, zero chance of anything bad.
So while if the context is okay, they don’t, if it’s wrong for example if I’m with family and a friend starts swearing, yes that would offend me, as it’s lack of respect.

purplepoppy · Answer

The word itself no. What offends is the intent behind the word.

Ouch, I've stubbed my fucking toe. Not offensive

Fucking hell, look at that. Not offensive

You're a fucking that. Offensive

Swearing should be used as an occasional verbal exclamation mark and not as a comma.

GeminiDiamond · Answer

I don't mind. Too excessive makes me think they have a bad temper or don't know much vocabulary. And they're best used to emphasize points at the right time. E. g., stub your toe, forget the oven was on, someone cuts you off in traffic, sex, making a funny punchline, etc etc

TheRealPepperPotts · Answer

No. It's part of the culture and I'd have to be living under a rock to be shocked or offended by it. :D

strateguy632 · Answer

not offend, but i also think people who cuss every minute are lame,

like myly cyrus trying to erase her sweet hanna momtana, image by saying fu every sentence.

just lame.

i don't say any of those words except when i read democrat crap... not even qualified as propaganda!

FunkyMonkee · Answer

No, that's why I just bought the latest edition of Roger's Profanisaurus: "Das Krapital". Over 600 pages of dirty words and phrases!!
The only way "dirty" words can hurt you is YOU give them the power to hurt you.

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... grew up among few of them, both countries too

IslaTheWitch · Answer

no... at least as long as someone doesn't start to call  me  names... then I can be offended AF :D

curiousmandy · Answer

Like anything there is a time and place for them, if used excessively it can become a turn off for me but generally speaking I don’t mind it at all. I am glad they have become more socially acceptable

Darkchild25 · Answer

Depends if its aimed at me and the context.

I do feel It's a shame to hear swearing used so much and I don't like to hear it from children. If only people could widen their vocabulary and use other words to express themselves.

Summeroflove · Answer

No. Most people are pretty desensitized to it. Though if they offend people I do my best not to use that language around them

DrPepper12 · Answer

FUCK NO!

paledreams · Answer

Yes if they're directed at me or with actual malice/aggression legit. They offend me then. With joke, not offended

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Not at all. They help me to identify persons that are below my own level - and so it prevents me from wasting time with rabble.

CindyRuns · Answer

I wouldn't say offend, but, it's usually a good indication that the speaker lacks class !!!

serious · Answer

No, it does not. I never use swear words and I just ignore the person who always swear words.

OtterMan68 · Answer

not a fan of people who use them in public, especially if kids are around

Alex-Snow · Answer

They do not offend me but there is really no use for them

AngryCarl · Answer

I don't give a fuck if people want to swear. It's so common it's lost all meaning. They even do it in movies.

AstoriaIzNotHere · Answer

I do curse a lot but its not to insult people and I find it much of a bad habit but in the presence of some people that might or do find it uncomfortable, I subconsciously put on a filter

LaurenM1997 · Answer

No it makes me laugh

PA19062024 · Answer

I don't like swearing, but I can understand why in certain situations it easily happens.

Miah04 · Answer

Naw, but i don't like saying them too often

Anonymous · Answer

No "swear words" or name-calling hurts or offends me. But I offend MYSELF if I find myself using them on others.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, especially in the presence of women.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

No lol

dragoblack · Answer

Swears... no... slurs... yes

xPendragonx · Answer

No when I'm mad I curse a lot.

standardguy · Answer

Yes. And I'm european.

Deserter2 · Answer

So long as it's not excessive than idc

handsomelad70 · Answer

I'm known for my blue language.

noohair · Answer

Is that soap or ice cream?

pethouse · Answer

I swear like a sailor

jahaims · Answer

No, I'm not a moron

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

Fuck no

Dongie · Answer

Fuck yeah!

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Fuck no.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Fuck no

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