dragonfly411
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yes, they do, but that''s b/c I''m just as bad.
You mean "Flippin'' heck" and "Oh sugar!" right?Date: 10/21/2009 3:14:38 AM
Author: kenny
Some things can only be accurately expressed with naughty words.
My MIL is the absolute epitomy of Catherine Tate''s Nan characterDate: 10/21/2009 3:12:43 AM
Author: Samantha Red
My Mother In Law is probably the worst person I know for swearing. It is particularly hilarious as she is frightfully well spoken, she sounds like the Queen Mother, but uses the most profane language. My DH used to swear a lot until I told him it was indicative of a poor vocabulary. If I am really really angry a few choice words might slip in
Jewelerman, you need to steer clear of my foul-mouthed self.Date: 10/21/2009 1:06:08 AM
Author: jewelerman
It is just as impolite to use foul language in front of men as it is women.Using foul language shows lack of respect reguardless of the gender of who is within hearing range.
Date: 10/21/2009 1:06:08 AM
Author: jewelerman
It is just as impolite to use foul language in front of men as it is women.Using foul language shows lack of respect reguardless of the gender of who is within hearing range.
My thoughts exactly. Profanity allows you express different levels. A jerk is simply a jerk, but if you inform others that he is in fact an a$$hole they understand that this fellow is more than a nuisance.Date: 10/21/2009 3:14:38 AM
Author: kenny
Some things can only be accurately expressed with naughty words.
IGDate: 10/21/2009 9:10:07 AM
Author: Irishgrrrl
DF, that''s because you''re a gentleman!Date: 10/20/2009 11:20:39 PM
Author:Dancing Fire
IMO...it would be very impolite to use profane language when ladies are present.
And yes, most of my male friends don''t think twice about cursing, no matter who might be present. But it really doesn''t bother me!
Date: 10/21/2009 3:26:09 PM
Author: TooPatient
... his language is mild compared to what I heard from my grandmother one day.
Picture this skinny white haired lady. Diamonds, nails all done, hair carefully set. Really classy and sweet looking.
All of the sudden she let out about 5 minutes worth of words including a bunch of creative ones I had never (and have never since) heard. I wish I could remember some of them (they really were rather creative combinations and provided some great images). I was just so shocked.
She was angry at something my grandfather had done and was talking about it to her sister.
I love this!!!! Thanks for the laugh!Date: 10/21/2009 11:18:18 AM
Author: Gailey
You mean 'Flippin' heck' and 'Oh sugar!' right?Date: 10/21/2009 3:14:38 AM
Author: kenny
Some things can only be accurately expressed with naughty words.
I'll tell you a funny story. My dear friend Shirley GRHS, had a propensity for bad language. Always called a spade a spade and not a flippin' shovel did our Shirl. Once her granddaughter arrived, Shirley decided she had better clean up her act, espcially when Chloe started school.
Now Chloe, right from an early age was a chip off the old block and one day whilst struggling with an art project, was overheard by her teacher exclaiming, 'Holy Moly, Scoli Picoli!'. Astounded by the vehemence eminating from such a small child, the teacher says to Chloe, 'Chloe what on earth does that mean?'
Chloe responds, 'Oh I don't know, but it's what my Nana says instead of Jesus Christ!'
Date: 10/21/2009 9:57:52 PM
Author: dreamer_dachsie
No, but I curse in front of them
True, every Australian I''ve met swears...and somehow it manages to sound civilized. Darndest thing.Date: 10/21/2009 3:06:56 AM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 10/20/2009 11:36:35 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Yup, and I join them!
ditto - I''m quite casual with the swearing, and Fi and I swear quite a bit (casually, not usually at each other!) without it being an issue.
Same with other guy friends, although I do tone it down in public and don''t do it at work.
I think its generally more excepted in Australia though - I don''t think some of our TV shows etc would last very long in the US!
Actually, I think I figured it out. This applies to the English too. It''s because the intonation rises...like a question. In the US we EXCLAIM a lot. For instance, we might say:Date: 10/22/2009 1:01:05 AM
Author: TravelingGal
True, every Australian I''ve met swears...and somehow it manages to sound civilized. Darndest thing.Date: 10/21/2009 3:06:56 AM
Author: arjunajane
Date: 10/20/2009 11:36:35 PM
Author: jstarfireb
Yup, and I join them!
ditto - I''m quite casual with the swearing, and Fi and I swear quite a bit (casually, not usually at each other!) without it being an issue.
Same with other guy friends, although I do tone it down in public and don''t do it at work.
I think its generally more excepted in Australia though - I don''t think some of our TV shows etc would last very long in the US!