Swearing in class

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<p>a few notes-</p>

<p>I sail, not in the navy mind you, and cursing does not usually have any direct correlation. When someone else hits your boat and it starts to sink, or a crew member falls overboard, or the boom nearly fractures your skull, or you fall into 37 degree water, cursing becomes surprisingly appropriate. </p>

<p>Having said that, I believe that the appropriateness of cursing is completely dependant upon social and gramatical context. The socially inept and slightly autistic have a knack for awkwardly, though not maliciously, cursing in inappropriate situations (the minister's dinner table, the friend's grandmother's car, the board room, the jesus freak's barbeque). People who don't know how to handle hearing strong language will be offended, people who don't know how to use strong language will offend. Coming from Philadelphia, I have been raised in a culture that is vastly immune to negative language. In fact, the traditional "F" and "S" words have lost their potency. We've gotten to the stage where graphic descriptions are necessary to convey vulgarity. "Wow, the seal on that peanut jar is really tight." is replaced with "Wow, the seal on that peanut jar is tighter than your five-year-old niece." therein combining sexual suggestiveness and a vague reference to child molestation in the form of a personal insult. Still, one must not overlook the creativity and wit involved with making up such offensive material. In fact, when presented to a fellow Philadelphian, this vivid desciption might earn one kudos and respect for linguistic mastery. I would suggest researching the art of "playing the dosens" for more information regarding this subject. Personally, I am pretty good at figuring out which situations warrant cursing and am respective to those who wish not to hear it. If someone says they dont like a specific phrase, I won't immaturely shove it in their face (although I may ask them why they feel that way). On the other hand, certain words bring color and moxy to boring academic situations, bringing them to life. Great writers have utilized foul language to their advantage- Kurt Vonnegut, George Carlin, and David Sedaris to name a few. </p>

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<p>changbj88, it's not about political views, so stop generalizing and being insulting.</p>

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<p>You've probably heard this several times, but it's not the actual swear word (it is just a word), but it's the INTENT behind the word. Saying "Oh S<strong><em>" when you hit your toe on the dresser isn't the same as telling somebody, "You're a big pile of S</em></strong>". If they're just swearing in general, and not swearing at you, then I would just say ignore it.</p>