Ever so often you come accross people who casually use words that are considered “dirty” in order to emphasize their emotional intensity. I wonder why they do that given that they are adults and all grown up. Is it because:
Why?
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1) i think they do think it make them look cooler when they use slang .. or use those words
2) some people just brought up in such environment.
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Some use them to express a sudden burst of emotions.
Some use them to provoke others and their feelings....
Some use them to put themselves in to trouble.
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It's all about the norms of the society in which that individual is part of.... some norms see it as acceptable in others it is not. knowing the limits is important for all but best not commit too many transgressions in the first place.
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More out of habit for me. And there's nothing like the f word or the c word to vent anger, it gives mental satisfaction, scratches that place you can't quite reach with normal PC language. Also there are words some consider abusive, which I don't. Like sh*t. It's just another (better) word for poop. There is no hidden 'psychology' behind using abusive language. I don't do it in front of family, with friends you can talk freely.
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I think people who use abusive language find it hard to explain their point of view or find it hard to express themselves. It doesn't necessary mean they're stupid as I know someone who is very smart but swears a lot and I think its his upbringing etc.
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people can be mean and rude…regardless of their choice of words…
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poorly brought up
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So true… 
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I think SOMETIMES people swearing is different from it being a permanent staple in someone's vocabulary.
I think people who curse unnecessarily sound ignorant.
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I see people who swear unnecessarily like for every little thing and after every other word ....as having a limited vocabulary....and that kind of gives off a stupid vibe, imo. I also think that the frequent swearing in movies (after every other word) is not only annoying but sounds kind of hammed up and unnatural at times.
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Well yes I agree, it is quite mucking stupid and low to use such language.
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psychologists say a balanced person is the one who maitains his/her balance/cool when he is angry. i think it is due to the bad upbringing and the company he/she keeps. if the family and the friends were "mohazzab" then he/she wudn't be using foul language. i think it comes down to the family u come from. good people aren't supposed to use foul language
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Used in excess (a swear per every two sentences) is the line of questioning intellect for me.
Like all other words it is used to express thoughts and emotions. A (logical) argument, for instance, does not become invalid just because someone throws in a few eff bombs here and there.
Stephen Fry says it all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_osQvkeNRM
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I know a guy who says "BC" after every other word, literally. Yes, he does. And for those who don't know, BC is an abbreviation for the king of all urdu/punjabi abuses.
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…does he use it in all social gatherings? or uses discretion keeping in mind his audience??
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You are so right Nomi
@ Niksik and then there is a group of people who swear only when they are in the company of friends with whom they can have intimate discussion and conversation. Sometimes for fun and sometimes to show their anger and frutration against something or someone they use bad language or dirty words.
Re: The psychology of people who use abusive language
Used in excess (a swear per every two sentences) is the line of questioning intellect for me.
Like all other words it is used to express thoughts and emotions. A (logical) argument, for instance, does not become invalid just because someone throws in a few eff bombs here and there.
Quoted for epic truth. Though I hate saying the F word.
According to one of our fav members, I don't come from a good family cause I say crap and damn.. Oh damn..
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What I notice in discussion is that even if you are intending to convey a valid point...swearing/cursing turns the other person off. It turns me off and immediately I stop taking the person seriously because they have no self-control.
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He adjusts the frequency according to the audience, but it never reaches zero.