Swear words are words that are considered rude (IMpolite), DISapproving, UNacceptable, INappropriate... To put it in a nutshell (= to summarize it), bad language.
Offensive terms may come up when you are stuck in a traffic jam for hours on end, if you break something very valuable, or maybe because you have mistakenly sent a confidential email to a very wrong recipient... "Things" happen, right? hehe
As a teacher, I am more than aware that my students and all of you are exposed to this kind of language. If you do not use it, you definitely see its occurrence in films, series, on the Internet, in magazines...
Knowing (not necessarily using...) swear words is important and relevant, in my view. We have to be ready to differentiate when people are offending us or complimenting us! Otherwise, you may end up saying "thank you" when somebody calls you a "ding-dong" (an empty-headed person, an idiot)...
Knowing (not necessarily using...) swear words is important and relevant, in my view. We have to be ready to differentiate when people are offending us or complimenting us! Otherwise, you may end up saying "thank you" when somebody calls you a "ding-dong" (an empty-headed person, an idiot)...
So, in case you are curious about more swear words with the purpose of being prepared to protect yourself (self-defense! :o), I highly recommend the book I am reading at the moment. It is called "Watch your mouth!" and the book starts with an interesting saying:
"When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear!"
(Mark Twain)
It is a f***** good one! Ooooops, excuse my French...
PS: F***** is being employed here for teaching purposes only (and with the asterisks because I am a lady :oD). As an adverb, it was used to emphasize the word and it would mean "really good", "very good indeed". Plus, it gives me the chance to introduce the phrase "Excuse my French" (or "Pardon my French"), which is an attempt to excuse the user of profanity or curses in the presence of others.
Did you know that? ;o)
One of the best articles you've posted, Fabianinha. And I just love Mark Twain's quotes. Congrats once again, my darling! Love, Carol xxx
ReplyDeleteDearest Carolyne, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed writing this post, I must confess it! Amusing, a bit naughty and useful, I´d say. :-)
Don´t you think it´s a great idea to have this sort of book available to curious readers? So innovative!!!
In fact, not just innovative, but also essential. After all, it makes a great difference if you´re called a son... or a son of a..., well..., a son of somebody else! hahaha
Lots of luv!
Fabianinha