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Why Do People Swear So Much? & How to Quickly Build Your Confidence

Something You Should Know

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The Relaxation of Swearing

I think along with what you're hearing in language is a relaxation of our conventions. You can see this clearly in clothing styles. What kids wear to school today too? I couldn't have dressed like that back in the 60s. The Mormons just have a second dictionary of euphemisms that they use. So people swear to express emotions, but isn't there some evidence that the swearing helps ease the pain?

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