Do you swear? Why?

Question

Why do people swear? I think a lot of guys do to portray an image of toughness. I don't think it makes them tough, I think it degrades them. Having a "potty mouth" isn't very flattering. I think others swear because they think it's more "real" than if they use a different word. What do you think? Do you swear? (I mean "cuss"). I've sworn at times. I wish I hadn't but I did. What are your thoughts?

Answer 1

No, but not because I don't like the words.

I don't swear because it offends others.
I don't mind it, though.

Answer 2

I cuss when I am alone in my room. I do it
whisper-like. I cuss because of my stupid
situation in life. However, when I was in my
teens, I did not swear AT ALL.......not even
in my THOUGHTS. I guess that, after all these
years of pent-up negative emotions, I have to
let it all out, but stealthy-like. From my personal experience, directing your negative emotions inward can cripple you physically.
If it had not been for the support of my loving
grandparents and parents, I would have been
six feet under for some 20 years now.

Answer 3

I am not sure why I swear....but I do not have a problem with it. I know that there is a time and a place for it. I am not sure why some words have negative connotations while others are considered OK. I am not offended and see nothing wrong with using ALL the words in my vocabulary!

Answer 4

I LOVE CURSING!!!

Its suppose to be a sign or poor grammer...I guess I can see that...when I'm angry as hell and can't find the words I cuss like a hot mouthed street whore.

I'm trying to curb it now since my son is repeating me...it can form into a bad habit VERY easily.

Answer 5

i'll admit sometimes i do though i try not to because i think it's a sad state of affairs when the ultimate insult is f*** you ya know, i try and be a bit more creative and make up my own

Answer 6

I do it more in my head then outloud. Mainly b/c I used to do it in high school to piss off my Parents who claim to dislike it.