aj1545 Cat Lady
06/03/14 5:15 pm
I saw a study where it increased people's pain tolerance when they cursed. It was how long people could hold their hands in ice water.
BarryB Was it something I said
06/03/14 11:40 am
I believe it only makes the speaker seem less articulate and less educated. When you think of great wordsmiths (Twain, Churchill, etc), they could be much more impact full in their speech without cursing.
TomLaney1 Jesus is Lord
06/02/14 6:11 pm
Yes. To shock; to identify as a rebel; to appear mean or "strong"; to be accepted by a popular but less moral crowd; to emphasize; to stall the flow of speech to allow your thinking to catch up.
Not a danged one of them is a good reason. :-D
yellowflash1220
06/02/14 2:52 pm
When used sparingly & correctly (based upon part of speech & common grammatical convention), they can help to express a higher level of anger or irritation
JWGIRL
06/02/14 2:37 pm
I tell my kids, it is not cursing if it makes someone laugh. Aside from that, cursing just makes you just sound like a ranting idiot, articulating your point is more effective.
RoDe Latinus wordsus
06/02/14 2:32 pm
I'd bet there's a therapeutic benefit to swearing every now and then, rather than unhealthily holding anger in. Some don't get angry often, some do. So the benefit to swearing probably varies based on the individual.
geoag02 Dallas, TX
06/02/14 1:22 pm
A method to pad sentences with extra words that is used by those with limited vocabularies. May also be used to add emphasis by those who lack the descriptive ability.
TierasPet
06/02/14 12:03 pm
It is sometimes useful when dealing with certain people to accentuate your point using curse words. I have never felt the need to use them for that purpose. However, I spit out my fair share of them.
Pirate Uses the Tap
06/02/14 10:19 am
I use it a little just for my ears only, like when I drop something etc. I can really let the words fly though if I'm in a serious argument with somebody. In general conversation, I don't have the desire to use those words without reason.
imawench
06/02/14 10:05 am
Used judiciously and when appropriate, I find it helps to relieves stress. I curse more when no one can hear me. I don't wish to offend, seem coarse or ignorant.
rons Thanks America
06/02/14 9:55 am
Never did curse much, even among my friends. Wasn't a biggie with us. But if I hurt myself or get real made I might let one go! Seems to be an emotional release.
gonzoboy Northern AZ
06/02/14 9:49 am
Yes. Pa always told me cursing/profanity were reserved for those who lacked vocabulary. Growing up, I wasn't even allowed to use euphemisms.
To this day, I recall only a handful of times I heard my Dad curse. (I've never heard Mom curse. Ever!) :)
Zod Above Pugetropolis
06/02/14 9:48 am
Definitely. Communication and economy of words. In some situations there is exactly one word that takes the place of many, yet has even more power. That word is almost always a "bad" word. And probably a personal favorite.
Isomax TIC TOC
06/02/14 9:44 am
The human vocabulary has not fully developed yet and so because it lacks the correct word , I apologize for the words I use in advance , even if they are not relevant to the situation .
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