Do you think cussing has gotten out of control?

Question

Nowadays people say “hell,” “damn,” and much, much worse in everyday conversation and even around youngsters as if it is nothing. Now, I am not going to sit here and act as if I am a saint, but I know how to control my profanity. I know when it is just my friends and me or inappropriate to use. Most do not though.
So do you think it has gone too far?

Answer 1

feck no.

Answer 2

http://www.mcwilliams.com/books/aint/307.htm

If you can't let others speak as they would, then shut up yourself first. Do you not use words that convey emotions? If you don't you're truly a sad individual.
Forget the argument that kids shouldn't hear that, I've had friends that cussed WHEN they were "just kids."
Big friggin' deal. It's just like when they see a breast or butt. They laugh for awhile and then return to running and jumping and screaming and playing and growing up. So grow up.

Answer 3

Jokes, swear words and brusque remarks have to be grasped quickly, even if they present an extreme degree of linguistic difficulty and/or refer to personal or cultural feelings. The interpreter needs a “filter” to pass on humor and fun to the listeners without becoming personally caught up in the laughter. In the case of swear words or brusque remarks, the listener is entitled to perceive the tone of rudeness or anger of the original in order to judge the message for himself.

Answer 4

YES! Absolutely. I was in church one Sunday standing within 10 feet of a busy church office and this visitor was cussing up a storm in a conversation with a friend of mine. I was SO embarrassed. She was too. He wasn't even speaking in hushed tones, but as though he were outside. When another friend pointed out that we don't use that type of language in church, he said, "What language?" She told him he was cussing, and he was genuinely shocked. He said he had no idea he was using that kind of language, that he was just talking like he normally does. I don't know if that was true, but if so... I am shocked and dismayed that it has come to this.

Answer 5

yes - I do cuss a lot but, as you say, when I feel it is appropriate (i.e. in a private situation). I unfortunately have a younger family member who is not only very inappropriate but also very loud. She not only says exactly what she feels but also to who she wants regardless of any comeback. She even resorts to swearing at her child. Needless to say, I try to avoid going out with her.

Answer 6

Yes, I hate the cussing. I think it shows immaturity. I respect people who dont use that kind of language more so than if they do. Sorry to say, but I look down on folks who talk like that. It just isnt necessary.

Answer 7

Yes, absoultely, i totally agree, u r so rite. it can de downright appalling-the amount of swears ppl can fit into a sentence, and the young age of sum cussers.

Answer 8

It's incredible the number of 7 year olds I see at shopping centres with their mothers, cussing and swearing.
It doesn't make you cool or creative, just makes you an annoyance.

Answer 9

Hell yeah and damn straight!!! What is wrong with f@#$%&*g people nowadays??? They really need to get their sh!t together!!! Bunch of dumb b@stards!!!

Answer 10

Swearing shows a sign of lack of creativity, smarts, and it definantely shows ingornace. Plan and simple.

Answer 11

Yes. Absolutely. People should find WORDS to express emotions. All this cussing is swearing is, pardon me, masculine bovine excrement.