I cuss, you cuss, we all cuss for asparagus
I always knew there were social benefits to swearing. Now, a British study officially confirms this (at least at the workplace).
For more on the whys and hows of contemporary potty mouths, see Steve Pinker in TNR.
So prudery is corporate sabotage? Self-restraint in speech is a way of sticking it to The Man? Who knew?
Somewhere a consultant is incorporating this study into his workplace efficiency seminars. People will laugh and giggle at his casual use of four letter words. A few will even blush.
But who will call it BS?
— Kevin Jones · Oct 19, 06:37 PM · #
It takes more skill to communicate well without cursing; however, a well-chosen curse can be absolutely hilarious in certain situations.
— Joules · Oct 20, 04:14 AM · #