Swearing

[warpig1]

I have just had coffee with a work colleague who for some reason swears in every sentence, for example - I got the f*****g keys out and opened the f*****g door and answered the bl***y phone etc. I swear myself but normally only when I feel it is justified, like stubbing your toe or something, or when I am really annoyed.

I was actually embarrassed as other people were sitting in the vicinity and I could see them looking over. I have noticed this in several people I know including my partner who seems oblivious to the fact that he is swearing. I find it totally unnecessary and vulgar and its really beginning to p*ss me off (no pun intended)

Is it just me or do other ABer's feel the same?

[Hellion]

I don't often swear but I've found that when I get really angry and then swear it always has a bigger effect because I don't do it often.
I think swearing is more 'socially acceptable' in in some areas than others for instance I've noticed that when I'm in London people swear more frequently as as part of everyday speech whereas when I'm at home (New Forest) swearing is not so much part of the everday language.
I don't mind swearing as such if it emphasises a point, and I can't imagine Billy Connolly would be as funny if he didn't swear, but I DO hate hearing children swear.

[jno]

from my emails (I hope the AB asterisk robot sorts this out)

TO ALL STAFF REGARDING BAD LANGUAGE
It has been brought to the management's attention that some individuals have been using foul and abusive language during the execution of their duties. Due to complaints from some of the more sensitive staff, this type of language can no longer be tolerated.


However, the management realizes the importance of staff being able to express their feelings when communicating with other employees. To this end, our Human Resources department has compiled a list of code phrase replacements so that the proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner without offence to our more easily offended employees. The phrases are as follows:

Absolutely no f**king chance
I'm fairly sure that's not feasible

You lying ****
Are you quite sure about that?

Tell someone who gives a f**k
Have you informed the management about that?

It's got f**k all to do with me
I don't think I was involved in that project

Shove a brush up my arse and I'll sweep the f**king floor as well
Would you like me to do that for you as well?

Am I the only **** here
Would someone else care to answer the telephone

You haven't got a f**king clue
Perhaps you need a little more training in this

This place has gone to rat ****
The office is looking a little untidy

Eat **** and die mother f**ker
I think I mentioned that this might happen

You over paid **** for brains
You're my boss and I respect that

F**k off smart arse
Well-done

She's a ball-busting bitch
She's a full time career woman

[jno]

part 2...

Get out of my face, dog breath
I don't think I require your assistance

Raving f**king arse bandit
He's very much in touch with his feminine side

Boy, are you in the ****
Does the boss know about this?

Kiss my f**king arse
I'd rather not if you don't mind

Who the f**k are you?
Are you new here?

No f**ker told me
I wasn't given that piece of information

What sort of clueless f**k wit are you?
You haven't done this before, have you?

You've made a right ****-up of that
It's the sort of mistake anyone could make

It's fu**ed
It's broken but I think I can fix it

It's completely fu**ed
It's broken beyond repair

F**k off
I'd like to be alone for a while if you don't mind