Why do people freak out about curse words?

Yeah f*#@ those mother f*&%ers at work, they can shove it up their as#es! I'm gonna say whatever I'm gonna say and they're gonna f#$%ing like it!

Of course what you say effects the people around you. Everything you do effects the environment you are in so when you curse its going to effect the people around you.

The point is people get offended with some words and the world would be such a better place if people relized this and tried to be aware of the way the effect others with everything they do.

You are certainly free to speak how you like including all the cuss words that come into your mind, if that is how you choose to express yourself. Gad, I've used them myself, more when younger.

But you must know that being vulgar is everyday common, everyone does it. From the lowest of the low classes, on up the social ladder. So..Why would you want to be commonplace? Why not shine above the crowd? Why not be an individual and let everyone else be vulgar and classless.

Okay - honestly - I swear like a sailor... however...

I don't say curse words around my children and don't want it said around my children.

The reason for this is because young children have not yet learned to distinguish the proper times to use words like that. Older children think it's "cool" and purposely use the words because of the way it makes them feel

What the older children need to learn is that language like that used at the wrong time around the wrong people makes them look trashy and gives the wrong impression.

I don't like it said around my kids because I don't want them believing that it is alright until they learn that there is a time and a place.

Cussing, in almost every case is simply an indicator that the person has a very poor command of the Language.

On many other occasions it is a demand for attention.

Shock treatment! Like now.

well-I know curse words offend alot of elderly,who did not grow up hearing such things all the time-it isn't a question of free speech-its ARE you a gentleman-or not?

it has to do with respect you can cuss all you want at home but in public or at work you have to respect the others who dont agree with it especially in public around kids nobody wants their little ones cussing

I enjoy cursing. It's like a release sometimes. It is addictive though and it is hard to catch yourself in time not to make a bad impression, so... I only do it at home in front of my dog.

I freak out about it because it indicates a void where respect should be. Don't expect respect where you don't give respect. You reap what you sow.

because you shouldnt be so rude.. try having respect for people : )