There is a very interesting article on the subject, entitled "What the F***? Why We Curse" a bit long, but goes over the subject. http://www.tnr.com/docprint.mhtml?i=20071008&s=pinker100807 A recommended reading. ------------------------- Imri Goldberg www.algorithm.co.il/blogs www.imri.co.il ------------------------- Insert Signature Here -------------------------
Gadi Evron wrote: > Why is swearing bad? > > And I don't mean insulting someone or inapropriately cussing, I mean > adding colour to life. > > Some people get offended, and I respect that, but if I can't swear, my > mind isn't as free in thinking outside of the box. > > > On Thu, 18 Oct 2007, Remo Cornali wrote: > >> >>> About 10+ years ago, there was also a study that concluded >>> that swearing is good for promotions too, because they >>> examined language use, and concluded that higher ranked >>> managers swore more, with top-level execs swearing the most. >> >> Aren't we confusing cause and effect? >> The peones (small fish) don't swear, because: >> 1) it's a cultural no-no; >> 2) they could get fired for improper behavior. >> The big fish feel strong and free, and some assert their egos >> by inappropriate behavior. >> So I think that you don't get promoted because you swear, but that some >> people start swearing because they feel they can get away with it. >> >> Ciao! >> Remo >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. >> https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec >> Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list. >> > _______________________________________________ > Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. > https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec > Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list. > _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
