2007-01-31 09:46:19 · 25 answers · asked by Stephen P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I don't swear, and I think swearing is a kind of verbal violence. I think the reason why so many people swear is because they are to illiterate to know of an other word to take its place
2007-01-31 09:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by Hilary S 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
I wouldn't say that 'most' British people do swear. Most of the British population are over 60 and most of this generation and those above do not swear so I think your question is sort of invalid in that sense.
However, if you are referring to most British people from teenagers to those in the 30's then I would agree with you - most of them do swear although I don't think it is ok unless the context is appropriate. For example, if you've just shut your fingers in the car door then I think you are well within your rights to use expletives! For some reason though the younger generations of this country seem to think it is cool. I guess it doesn't help that TV shows (like Catherine Tate), films and music glamourise the use of swear words. The more naive individuals thus think they can be 'cool' too if they swear. I'm 22 and I despise swearing. It is aggressive and inappropriate in the majority of instances.
2007-01-31 10:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Pickle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think swearing where it's appropriate and not in front of people you don't know, (wouldn't want to offend anyone), is okay. Swearing at people is not okay with me. But somehow, swearing has an important place in the English Language...it certainly can say what other words can't!
I'm not illiterate, however, I still don't know what words can be used instead of swear words, that deliver the same emphasis.
Just because people swear it doesn't exclude them from understanding and being able to use a more elaborated code.l
2007-01-31 09:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's part of our language. Many swear words have roots in Saxon vocabulary and have been around longer than the PC tosh we speak nowadays. Nothing wrong with a good bit of swearing if you want to emphasise a point.
2007-01-31 09:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by greg m 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
People from many countries swear and think it's ok, not just people from the UK. I think swearing can be very powerful at times. Using it in the right place and at the right time can be very useful. Sometimes no other words will do.
2007-01-31 09:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by Robin H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cussin's cool. Salty language was fine for a long time in English, until snotty language police types decided to censor thought. I'm not British, but I swear, and it's oooo-tay.
2007-01-31 09:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why does that pose such a big problem?
I use bad language sometimes but not in an offencive way,I am intelligent polite and respectful but if I wish to curse I will do it without asking anyone Else's permission!!!!
In what sense or in which circumstances are you referring to???
2007-01-31 10:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by EVA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swearing, in the right context, is the seasoning of language.
2007-01-31 09:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am british and proud of it.Please don't think we are all the same were do you come from are you all wearing halo's
2007-01-31 10:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by godfairy27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's big and clever, and everyone is impressed by it. even the person above me. you can't beat it for emphasis.
what sounds better?
did you see that goal.............or
did you see that great strategically sound masterpiece of foot and ball co-ordination, superbly hit with such power and magnificence that the net veritably fu.cking stretched. illiterate no i don't think so
2007-01-31 09:53:19 · answer #10 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋