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In reply to the discussion: I'm confused by people who are offended by swear words. [View all]teach1st
(5,932 posts)I probably went through a time of swearing as a teen or a young hippie-type, but I don't remember. When I became a teacher, I decided to forgo most swearing so I wouldn't inadvertently and through habit swear in front of students. I'm not offended by swearing, but I feel there are times when people use swear words needlessly and ineffectively, especially in a manner that limits expanded and more specific communication.
I also know there there are, rightly or wrongly, folks who are offended by swearing. So, even after retiring from teaching, I don't swear much around others, especially around people I don't know well. I am put off by those who swear in front of children they don't know. I would never ask somebody not to swear here. I would ask those adults swearing in a crowd of children to put a lid on it.