Megathread: PNNK & ŽNKT (Warning: 18+) - The psychology and impact of profanity among Americans
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Alex Barnes4 said:Lately, I’ve been noticing that I swear way too much, and honestly, I really want to tone it down a bit...
I make sure never to curse in front of my parents because I don't want them getting on my case, and I do the same thing with my teachers—though, if I'm being totally honest, during a quiet study period, I might mutter something under my breath about some instructor to a classmate... you know how it goes... When I'm hanging out with girls, I try my best to keep it clean, but sometimes a word just slips out, damn... but that isn't even the biggest issue. The real struggle happens when I'm in class trying to focus and someone keeps distracting me... that's just one example, but then the swearing starts, and it feels like every other word out of my mouth is some heavy profanity or an insult directed at everyone and everything... It just doesn't feel right, I guess. Or even when I'm just home by myself, talking to myself or playing some video games alone... it's like every second word becomes a curse word...
And yeah... I would never dream of cursing God, Jesus, or any of the saints...
I just don't really know how to break the habit. It's become such a reflex at this point, and I'm constantly worried that my parents or my teachers might overhear me... Can anyone give me some advice on how to stop?div>
Just try chewing on something. I'd highly recommend some gum.