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When I was younger I used to swear a lot (but never around autority figures, like my parents, teachers...). If I hit the goal post in ball hockey , on would come the four letter words. As I grew up and expanded my vocabulary I learned other (more socially acceptable) words to communicate such anger / frustration... I use such words now, almost completely removing the "naughty" words from my vocabulary. I'm not saying that I never swear anymore... sometimes I get caught in the moment and don't care to censor myself, but that happens very very rarely.

What do I think of others swearing? It doesn't offend me and I understand it in certain (heated) circumstances, but if every other word out of someone's mouth is "#$%@!*&" then that affects my opinion of the person. I see such behaviour as being illustrative of (one or more of the following):
- the impression that swearing is completely socially acceptable (which may be the case in certain environments / social circles).
- a lack of an adequate vocabulary to communicate without swearing.
- a lack of impulse control.
- a carefree attitude to the image being projected.
- a purposeful intent to illicit a certain response (shock, anger, indignation...).
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Each one of these things tells me a different story.