In the last post, I mentioned some words that, “…only experienced English speakers should use.” I am of the firm belief that every word has its purpose and time to be used. Yes, every word. If you want to express what the word “Fuck” expresses, nothing else will really do, or at least have exactly the same impact. The same goes for all “swear” words. Yes, many of them are incredibly rude, violent, or just disgusting, but if that is what needs to be expressed, those are the words to use. People that don’t have a good grip on the language, or really understand the effect it can have on people tend to misuse and overuse the “bad” words. Every Italian I have met loves to use the word “fuck” all the time. Granted, I’ve met plenty of Americans that do too, but there are various cultural reasons why. The nonnative speakers seem to use it frequently because of its occurrence in movies and music. I think that if I ever have a kid, I will have a strict no swearing policy until they either leave the house or I feel that they really understand the power and impact of language.
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