Started in 6th grade, I just started cussing now I cuss WAY too much, I tried to stop, I am in 9th grade now. Can you guys give me some hints to try to stop?
2006-12-09 10:55:12 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I had the same problem as a teenager and it really bothered me. What I did was to keep track of the number of times that I cursed every day. At the end of the day I would count them all up. I made it my goal to keep my cussing to a lower number until I adapted to only cussing at appropriate times. Another trick is to wear a very thick and wide rubber band on your wrist. Every time you catch yourself cursing, pull the rubber band back and snap it on your wrist really hard.
2006-12-09 11:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are three aspects to this problem:
1) "Cussing" can be a habit which needs to be broken. Like any other habit, it means being observant to catch oneself in the act, and redirect ones mind to stop. Eventually this can end the habit, but it takes persistence.
2) Using bad language can come from being around other people who also use profanity. It seems psychologically "catching" in some cases, just as a yawn.
3) Swearing or other language abuse can also be directly related to an underlying spiritual problem. In my experience, I have found that people who excessively "cuss" need to have a deep healing and deliverance in their lives, which can only come about by a commitment to Jesus Christ. He has promised that when we come to Him, in faith, just trusting like a small child, that He will make us into "new creatures". If all other methods fail, this will be your final solution. However, because accepting Jesus Christ has a multitude of other great benefits, including eternal life...you might want to try it first, instead of last.
2006-12-09 19:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by LL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think about how people think of you when you cuss. For example: when I hear people using bad language, I pitty them becuase they must not be smart enough to have a larger vocabulary. Also think about the attention you attract. Uusually only losers and perverts go for girls who cuss, so if you're looking to attract a classy man than think before you speak. Using words like "fudge" also helps, and they're humorus.
2006-12-09 22:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just count to 10 and say something nice. It will soon become a habit and you will stop cussing. You'll find out that it's better to say something nice to someone than to start cussing.
2006-12-09 19:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by mandm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i, also being in 9th grade, have seen this happen before, what i would recommend is to slow down and think before you talk, or try to say "replacement works" fruit or shoot. if neither of those work then try putting a ruber band around your wrist and snapping it against your wrist every time you cuss.
(note, i have read about the last one, but do not know for sure if it will work or not, but its worth a shot.)
2006-12-09 19:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by Eragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get older you will realize that people who cannot express themselves cuss.
Read more. Then practice using the more complex words and phrases that you pick up from books.
In time you will be so good at expressing yourself in English that instead of cussing you will be sarcastic.
Sarcasm hurts more than cussing.
The people around you will be so impressed they will not be able to retort effectively.
2006-12-09 18:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by childrenofthecorn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fine yourself. Get a big jar and cut a coin slot in the lid and glue the lid back on the jar. Everytime you cuss, throw a quarter in...
Who knows, maybe you can save enough money for college :P
2006-12-09 18:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invent new words to use instead of cuss words. People will laugh and be amused and it's more intriguing, it's quite boring to hear people cuss because it's so easy to do. I say "son of a biscuit maker" or "dang gumbit" just keep odd words in mind and use them
2006-12-09 18:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by mrjohntesh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get yourself a one of those candies that is a sour liquid in a little squirt bottle and dump out the candy and fill it with tabasco or something of that nature. Each time you cuss give yourself a squirt. You will be more cautious of the words that come out of your mouth.
2006-12-09 19:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by freakyallweeky 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to slowly start you can't just stop cold turkey. It's a bad habit that you have to break, so just try to think before talking. If you get in trouble for it...think of that everytime you say a bad word. I had to stop around my neices and nephews and it is hard. Just hang in there.
2006-12-09 19:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by lustfulcalgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋