Swearing Is Actually Very Helpful In Our Life
We talked some time back on the Mike and Carla Morning Show about how studies have shown that swearing may, in fact, display a more intelligent use of language. Who knew??
Good or bad, most all of us do it – we swear, and it can become a habit. We swear in different contexts and for different reasons: to show emotion, for laughs, or because we’re just pissed off, because we hit the corner of our bed with our little toe again!!!!
A new study on swearing found it’s also extremely helpful in lots of different ways. For example: If we couldn’t swear, even more of us would be getting out of our cars, and there would be a lot more road rage – which we DO NOT NEED.
Researchers found that the most common reason we swear is to let our our anger or frustration. Which includes using it to cope with feelings of anger in stressful driving situations.
But dropping those F-bombs is useful in other ways too. Here are some of the benefits of swearing like a sailor:
1. It helps us express joy. Like when I hit the Powerball and everyone in my cul-de-sac hears me yell: “[EFF] yeah – I’m a BILLIONAIRE!”
2. It helps us deal with pain. Emotional and physical. The same researchers did a study a few years ago that proved this. People were able to keep their hand submerged in ice water a lot longer when they were allowed to cuss. It may sound odd, but try it!
3. It helps us connect with each other. One example is humor. Being a comedian, sometimes it’s useful – even once – when you’re trying to emphasize something to make someone laugh.
4. It also helps with feelings of solidarity. Like telling a friend, “You’re the [effing] best!” You’re “the best” is sweet, but not as impactful.
5. It can make you more convincing. They looked at a previous study that found people who swear in text messages are seen as more persuasive, and more believable. Hmm…
Researchers also found swearing isn’t really considered as vulgar as it once was. And it used to be seen as a sign you were uneducated, or had a poor vocabulary. But that’s not really true anymore either.
That said, I personally HATE when I hear someone reeling off in public. Professionals say that you DO still have to be careful about WHO you swear around, and what the context of the situation is. There are still lots of times when it’s seen as offensive and inappropriate.
-Carla Rea
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