swearing...........?

Question

does it show a lack of vocabulary ?

Answer 1

Hell no.

Answer 2

it not only shows a lack of vocabulary but also a lack of class. I'm not saint but I've really started to work harder at keeping my language more professional at work. I work with the public and have hundreds of transactions a day. It used to be "cool" when I was a teenager (I thought so anyways) to swear all the time..(this was many moons ago LOL). It's really NOT cool to swear. but in my generation in jr high and highschool swearing was pretty much in our vocabulary. I've made a decision that I want to be respectful to others and try hard not to use that vocabulary and it's amazing how much more respect I get back in return

Answer 3

If all a person does is swear, it does show a lack of vocabulary.
However, if a person has an extensive vocabulary they may have the most interesting and fun cuss words you have ever heard.
I think the best insults do not necessarily have to have a swear in them for example "you are a pond-scum-sucking crustacean", "someday you'll find yourself and wish you hadn't"... etc. But sometimes calling someone a f------ a------ s---bag just makes you feel better.
And of course there is a time and a place. It is fine for me to curse like a truck-driver with my friends in informal settings; however, on the job, in church, or while visiting my grandmother, I must uphold the highest amount of decorum.

Answer 4

Definately not, swearing isn't as taboo as it once was and has managed to intergrate itself into everyday use, becoming less unacceptable over time.
Would you say people like Prince Philip have a limited vocabulary? No, and that guy can swear like a council estate kid!

( before anyone has a rant and claims I'm tarring all youg people who live on a council estate as being foul mouthed I'm not! It's just a phrase OK )

Answer 5

No, my husband actually has a rather extensive vocabulary but after being in Iraq for over 8 months every other word is now F**** . I really think it just depends on the environment you are in and whether it is accepted or not.

Answer 6

I use the f-word a lot. I don't think that it's an indication that I have a limited vocabulary. It may indicate that I can be a lazy speaker from time to time. I love that word, and I use it as a meaningless intensifier. I didn't grow up around bad words at all. Maybe that's the reason for my attraction to them.

Answer 7

I dont mind swearing too much if people are angry or upset but i dont like being swore at i dont think there is any need for that at all. Somepeople cant say a sentence without a string of swear words whats that about?

Answer 8

Yes. Most people who do swear only know certian vulgar words to express emotions (usaully anger), insted of using intellegence to talk and do something about what makes you angry. I don't swear because its pointless. It keeps me from acting upon impulse and doing something regretable. Anyone that swears to be "cool" like calling people my b*tches or this is the sh*t, thats comepletly pointless and shows how subjective you are to fads in slang.

Answer 9

Very often, yes.

However, there is something to be said for the shock value of the perfect vulgar epithet coming from the mouth of someone who hardly ever resorts to it.

I get a LOT of mileage with one F word per quarter-year, because folks just aren't expecting it.

Answer 10

Not necessarily, It may be that you are annoyed, or for some people its part of there "normal " vocabulary.

Answer 11

no not at all. In fact, it shows youre an enthusiastic person. If you have to throw a "swear word" in a sentence to add emphasis, then I say go ahead.