Profanity. Curse words. Cussing.

No matter what you call it, I don’t like it.  From time to time I read blogs on why people cuss and why it is okay.  It is for them, but not for me.  I wanted to explore the other side.  I’m an adult who does not curse and has never cursed (okay one time I said the b-word when asking someone to not call me it).

I have a few reasons why I do not curse and why I do not like others to curse when talking to me. 

First, I think it makes the speaker sound unintelligent.  Most of the time there are better words that can really convey their feelings.  Clients curse in session at times (which, of course, I don’t mind) and sometimes I push a little to see if other words could paint a better picture. 

Secondly, I grew up in a household where my mom cursed a lot (and I mean a lot).  This was not pleasant for me or my siblings.  I understand that profanity is not always meant to be offensive but hearing it so regularly made it offensive to me.   

Lastly, I feel it often makes others angry.  Calling someone a curse word is a lot different than calling someone, say, a jerk.  It makes people become more irrational quickly.

Again, if you are okay with cursing, go right ahead.  Please just try not to do it with me. 

I’ll add that when injured, I do yell out, but not a cuss word.  When I’m angry, I have been known to call names (i.e. turkey butt, butt munch) although what I call others tends to bring a laugh, which decreases the tension. 

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