Do You Use Profanity?
By Rozie37
@Rozie37 (15499)
Turkmenistan
October 24, 2007 11:19pm CST
This is one of my biggest problems. Not just using profanity, but I have a big mouth and my mouth can get me into a whole lot of trouble. I remember a rap song call "Big Mouth." One of the verses said something to the effect that, "Your mouth wrote a check, your behind couldn't cash."
I like to joke around and push the envelop. I also like to tell off colored jokes. But, cursing is the worst of all. It's weird because I have gotten to the point where I feel like things don't sound right or are not as effective in getting my point across if I do not use a cuss word.
This is bad, very bad. The Bible says that you should not use the same mouth to bless and to curse. There is also Psalm 19, which says, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, oh Lord my strength and my redeemer. The Lord is constantly reminding me about my mouth and I vow right now to work harder to curve my tongue.
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19 responses
@zidlore (251)
• Philippines
25 Oct 07
Before you let any word come out of your mouth, think first what will happen if you let it out. If you think it is not right, at least you have the chance to change it. If you think you can't make your speech as effective when you're not using any curses and such, try to change those curses with "argg", "hmm", etc. When you get used to it, it will be easier to eliminate them. I hope this helps. Good luck!
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
25 Oct 07
Thank you. I am able to use other words at times. Like I will say jeeze when I am frustrated. It is really important to me that I stop using foul language, so I need to work harder on changing the words or doing something. I even tried the rubber band around the wrist, but that hurt a little too much, LOL.
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@gradyslady (4054)
• United States
25 Oct 07
Yes I do, I try not to, but sometimes it's really hard not to. My dad always swore, so I know I picked it up from him.
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@disvachic (10117)
• United States
25 Oct 07
Sometimes I use it when im upset but not to the point where im constantly using it.I've heard people use it in every other sentence which sounds horrible.That really makes me not want to use it knowing how bad it sounds.
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@disvachic (10117)
• United States
25 Oct 07
HA I forgot to mention I do remember that rap you're talking about.hahaha lol
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
25 Oct 07
I have some duct tape here if you want to use some LOL
I can't imagine you having a foul mouth Rozie (giggling here) - the only time I swear my head off is when I am so angry at my husband, or if someone almost run me over while crossing the street - if its not words its flipping the finger which is just as bad as cussing.
I know of a few people where they use the "f" word in everything they say, it starts of funny but in the end I'm like, I've got to get out of here - sometimes it gets just way too much!
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
28 Oct 07
hahaha I use to hear my mother tell my brothers to wash their mouthes out with soap, so i reckon duct tape is so much better than washing your mouth with soap hahaha! kidding!
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
26 Oct 07
Duct tape? Well I never!!!! Blah, blah, you, blah, blah, you, yada, yada, yackity, smackity, LOL. No, it's not that bad. Actually, I am to the point where I will stop in the middle of a sentence and correct myself and use another word.
But oh, don't let me loose my temper, this is what I need to work on. I can terrorize a person with my big mouth. They call this raw anger and I can be fierce. It's like I go on automatic pirate and zero in on that one person and it is on. This is one reason I am planning to go to therapy.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
25 Oct 07
Hi Rozie37! I don't use cuss words especially when I am angry because I think words uttered out of anger hurt much deeper and I might regret doing that. So, I just try to avoid using profanities as much as possible. But I am just human that one or two slip sometimes. hehe.. Take care and have a nice day.
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@brookehaun (233)
• United States
25 Oct 07
I do not curse! I think it is very unattractive coming out of a womans mouth, and don't like people swearing in front of my son. In a way it's really ignorant!! My philosophy is if someone can't come up with a better word they should just keep their mouth shut!! It sounds degrading :) But hey I am from the south, and i've been brought up to be very lady like :)
@applsofgld (2506)
• United States
27 Oct 07
I admire you Rozie for admitting this a vice, a weakness you have. Most will not admit to it. I do not like to use profanity, and for years I didn't, I'm not bragging, but I didn't. But I went through some tough times, got angry with God, rebelled so to speak. An excuse I know, doesn't condone anything I do or did. My mouth gets me into trouble all the time, and I admit that it does and I wish I could be more careful, but once the words come out, you can't take it back. I can say I am sorry til I'm blue in the face, but sorry isn't enough sometimes. I still do not like to use profanity, but I have and still do sometimes, when I am very angry. Like yesterday, my hubby and I got into a really big serious argument, and some bad words came out of me. You are right though, we should not use profanity, now off colored jokes, so long as they are not vulgar I laugh at them and tell them.
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@kellys3ps (3723)
• United States
22 Dec 07
Very rarely. When I do accidently let a bad word slip, my friends and family tend to look at me with their mouths hanging open.
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@Flight84 (3048)
• United States
28 Oct 07
I tend to have a potty mouth and I was telling my friend the other day that I really need to work on that. I only cuss around certain people though. Never around my mama, unless I'm really mad, and never around people that I know don't use that kind of language. I also have a fwe words that I won't use. I know that doesn't justify cussing, but I do try to be respectful, if that makes sense. I do need to work on it though.
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@jashley1 (746)
• United States
23 May 08
I used to curse like a sailor when I was younger, before I gave my life to Jesus Christ. However, this was something I struggled with for a few years after as I needed full deliverance. Swearing can be a result of a bad temper - so this is where the deliverance really needs to take place. I find swearing repulsive and it's very sad that it has become such an accepted part of the English language. Even in children's cartoons and movies the words "stupid" and "idiot" are used which I find very disturbing. It is especially unprofessional in the workplace. That is a great quote out of the Bible and there are tons more in there that shun profane and vain babblings. We can all only do our part and try to not use negative words and profanity.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 07
I am the first to give someone the eye if they are using unnecessary profanity, it's not cool as many teenagers think it is. Why some people have to use a swear word in every sentence is beyond me, I am very placid, however I am not without fault, My ex used to bring out the worst in me! I never used to swear as much as I did when I was with my ex, that's why I had to get out! Thankfully now it is very rare for me to use profanity.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
20 Mar 08
i dont't curese and i dont really sad profane words. when i am angry i have never lost control and said bad words, cause i know i will regret it. Thank God i have such control over my mouth. maybe i was not used to hearing them, i grew up with people not used to say profane words too.
Goodluck with your want to lessen and finally eliminate it.
@vera5d (4005)
• United States
22 Dec 07
i don't think its that big of a deal to swear...it just seems other people make it a big deal out of nothing...
