BrikoXM to Interesting [email protected]English • 1 year agoSwearing is becoming more widely acceptable, linguistics experts claimwww.theguardian.comexternal-linkmessage-square179fedilinkarrow-up1509arrow-down18file-text
arrow-up1501arrow-down1external-linkSwearing is becoming more widely acceptable, linguistics experts claimwww.theguardian.comBrikoXM to Interesting [email protected]English • 1 year agomessage-square179fedilinkfile-text
Swearwords increasingly used for emphasis and to build social bonds, rather than to insult, say academics
minus-square@NastybutlerlinkEnglish9•1 year agoNot all social interactions are of the “productive and professional” variety though. Surely you understand that, right? I bet you’re a real hoot at parties.
Not all social interactions are of the “productive and professional” variety though. Surely you understand that, right? I bet you’re a real hoot at parties.