Swearing. We all do it. It's bascially harmless, yet it is often considered as inappropriate and offensive. However, this may depend on the particular swear word that is used; some are considered more offensive and vulgar than others.
Some people just swear all the time, putting one swear word or another at the beginning middle and end of each sentence, with complete disregard to those around them. Most people, however, swear only to signify annoyance in certain situations, especially if they have suddenly hurt themselves. There may be good reason for this, however, as some studies such as this one indicate that swearing helps to reduce pain. So the next time you drop something on your foot, feel free to swear profusely - it might actually help.
Some people just swear all the time, putting one swear word or another at the beginning middle and end of each sentence, with complete disregard to those around them. Most people, however, swear only to signify annoyance in certain situations, especially if they have suddenly hurt themselves. There may be good reason for this, however, as some studies such as this one indicate that swearing helps to reduce pain. So the next time you drop something on your foot, feel free to swear profusely - it might actually help.
Personally, I am not at all bothered by swear words. Obviously, I know not everyone feels the same way and will refrain from swearing in inappropriate situations such as in front of authrority figures, in public, or when children are present. But, I don't see any harm in swearing in front of friends or other people as long as they don't find it offensive. I would agree that swearing at someone in order to hurt them isn't very nice at all, but otherwise, to me, words are just words.
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