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guest_
· 4 years ago
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I agree. It is true that sometimes people use curse words or vulgarity simply because they don’t know anything better suited for the situation, or they have nothing to say of value but want to add weight to a statement- this is actually an old speaking technique for sales and other social engineering. Using sweet words and such in a professional or seemingly formal setting to develop rapport, humanize yourself, and emote a level of emotional passion on the subject.
guest_
· 4 years ago
But- just because swears are often used to add weight artificially or to prop up poor vocabulary doesn’t mean that using curse words is a sign of either of those things. As stated, sometimes the best word to convey an emotion or idea is a curse word. Sometimes it’s far more succinct to use a curse. “This is bullsh$t” generally will sum up your feelings on a situation succinctly. Using the phrase as an online review may not be helpful to people looking to know WHY you think that- but in a conversation with a person, or say you are at an event- “this is bullshit. Let’s leave...” succinct, apt. They’ll either feel likewise- “yeah. Let’s go.” Or not “I’m liking it.” But it’s a solid jumping off point.
roanoke
· 4 years ago
There’s actually some study to suggest that people who use curse words, I fact,have a more diverse vocabulary.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
That makes good intuitive sense. I’ll have to look this up, thank you.
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