<p>Particularly, when you are quoting someone?
If used well, would it still detract from your score?</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>It would probably depend on the typical offensiveness of the word you’re referring to. It’s probably better, though, to play it safe and omit it.</p>
<p>^Yes, I agree. Typically, expletives are used to add emphasize to a point, but it would be best to omit it or substitute it with a more neutral word if it does not detract from the charge of the statement or the point that you are attempting to make.</p>
<p>Is the quote from a song, or a book?</p>
<p>If you have to ask, then no.</p>
<p>not a good idea</p>