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[Nataliesgramma]

I am not a fan of the F word either but what I dislike even more is women calling each other "the B word"......such as "me and my (insert B word)  are going shopping"..... Or the ones who say" I am a (insert B word) and proud of it"..........????????

[sabatini]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

Where in the world do you work that you hear profanity, especially that F word ????  Yes, profanity has become more acceptable in our society but  not on jobs or in the business world. 

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LOL, Chrystal!

If you walk into any restaurant kitchen, be sure to wear ear plugs!

For years I was the only female manager in a male dominated hotel where I was the restaurant manager. After time, the only way to get my point across w/ certain cooks was to bellow "Gimme that effing filet, NOW!" Haha!

I recall one particular GM who walked through one day, and hearing me go at it w/ someone, said 'My dear, you've spent far too many years in the kitchen." LOL!

Funny, but since I left food service a few years ago, one day my sis said "Hey, you don't swear anymore the way you used to!"

Edited for spelling.

[Moonchilde]

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@Nataliesgramma wrote:

I am not a fan of the F word either but what I dislike even more is women calling each other "the B word"......such as "me and my (insert B word)  are going shopping"..... Or the ones who say" I am a (insert B word) and proud of it"..........????????

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JMO, these are the same women who have no verbal filter, say anything they like to anyone, love to deliberately insult and incite for the fun of it and to "flex their B-word muscles" - all under the old saw of "being frank/honest" or "I have no use for PC" (when PC actually means common courtesy).

[sabatini]

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@Nataliesgramma wrote:

I am not a fan of the F word either but what I dislike even more is women calling each other "the B word"......such as "me and my (insert B word)  are going shopping"..... Or the ones who say" I am a (insert B word) and proud of it"..........????????

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ITA!

Even on 'Project Runway'....when a model would strut down the runway, and one designer would nudge another & say something like 'the B looks fierce'.

Ugh.

[RedTop]

I grew up hearing lots of profanity; it seemed that temperamental farm equipment gave my grandpa and my dad lots of reason to throw tools and spew a few bad words.  I knew lots of bad words by the time I started to school, but my Sunday School teacher grandmother made sure my brothers and I knew not to say them.   I was in junior high before I ever heard the F word, and my dad actually embarrassed himself by letting that slip in a conversation where he was highly annoyed with one of our drunken neighbors.   

I don't like the F word, and do not include it in my list of profanity.   My family knows I do not want that word said in this house.   Only the very closest of my friends and family have ever heard my salty expressions.   

[AKgirl2]

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@DoneTryin wrote:

I've noticed that the "f bomb" seems to be dropped quite casually the past few years.  Hearing it still makes me cringe.  I guess it's just a part of a more liberal & casual society than it was when I was a kid in the 50s.

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I'm also a kid of the 50's, born and raised about 45 mins. out of Manhattan, grew up in a diverse neighborhood...I remember the hearing the 'f bomb' being said all the time, more so from the boys 

but the girls soon followed...so I don't find that it has been used casually just within the past few years...an ugly word to say and hear, but saying 'fudge' instead just doesn't cut it for me.  I don't use bad language around children, family and in public 😊

[lulu2]

It does amaze me  how frequently I hear women dropping the f-bomb.

I'm a retired high school teacher.  When students swore in my presence, more often than not boys apologized.  Sadly girls seldom did.

[1MrsT]

I'd rather people cuss like a sailor and show true kindness and acceptance of others. I know people who never curse, but they think nothing of cheating on their taxes and their spouses, and yet look down on everyone they come into contact with.

So for me...morality is something more than language, though I have to say I cringe when I hear JC or GD used. I guess we all have something that trips our triggers.

[Moonchilde]

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@1MrsT wrote:

I'd rather people cuss like a sailor and show true kindness and acceptance of others. I know people who never curse, but they think nothing of cheating on their taxes and their spouses, and yet look down on everyone they come into contact with.

So for me...morality is something more than language, though I have to say I cringe when I hear JC or GD used. I guess we all have something that trips our triggers.

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Those who frequently speak of morals and morality in a superior fashion (not meaning you) are often those who look down on everyone who isn't their personal clone, and aren't shy about expressing it. They also frequently express that "mama taught" them not to say/do certain things. Bless their hearts, I think mama left out the lesson on being superciliously rude.

[catwhisperer]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@1MrsT wrote:

I'd rather people cuss like a sailor and show true kindness and acceptance of others. I know people who never curse, but they think nothing of cheating on their taxes and their spouses, and yet look down on everyone they come into contact with.

So for me...morality is something more than language, though I have to say I cringe when I hear JC or GD used. I guess we all have something that trips our triggers.

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Those who frequently speak of morals and morality in a superior fashion (not meaning you) are often those who look down on everyone who isn't their personal clone, and aren't shy about expressing it. They also frequently express that "mama taught" them not to say/do certain things. Bless their hearts, I think mama left out the lesson on being superciliously rude.

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@Moonchilde.... as always, you hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately, I grew up in a household where profanity was a daily occurance. As I posted previously, I let it fly every day, but in my own home, not in public. I was not raised with a silver spoon in my mouth and don't claim to be better than anyone else, so I just cringe and roll my eyes when I read some of the posts on these forums. Some people seem to have the need to let others know how perfect and wonderful they are. Oh, look at me, I volunteered today, I did this, I did that. Gag me with a spoon.

Edited to add that not all people who volunteer and do kind acts are bragging. Many have kind, genuine hearts, and I respect that. Some, however, not so much.