<p>I would love to hear everything you had to say :). </p>
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<p>Distance makes the heart grow fonder. I understand your point. </p>
<p>I have known this one person for - wow - can’t believe it’s already been almost two years. I still remember how we met. I used to always look forward to seeing her; due to distance and space, we could only meet sparingly. I used to try to make the most of these meetings. Now, we’ve known each other for some time. I suppose the novelty has worn away. We acknowledge our mutual presences, but only perfunctorily.</p>
<p>I guess I should’ve made that clear. Cursing is just something personal for me. The way a person communicates is partly a demonstration that person’s character. I really don’t see the purpose of profanity in communication. If a person has to use profane words to convey the meaning of what they wish to say, I think there is lack of vocabulary for that person. In addition, the vulgar words don’t even have clear definitions anymore. I don’t think anyone can define swear words because they can be used for anything nowadays. But I understand if people don’t feel the same way about profanity.</p>
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<p>In my opinion, downloading music illegally is just as deplorable as is stealing. The fact that music ‘files’ aren’t tangible seems to allow people to not feel guilty. I don’t think there’s any question that it is dishonest… :o</p>
<p>It’s somewhat personal for me too, although I’m a little less adamant about it; I sort of let it slide most of the time. Anyway, what do you think of Obama given that he called Kanye a “jackass”?</p>
<p>The purpose of curse words is to communicate emotion. No matter what word you would consider otherwise, the use of profanity can make a statement more personal and raw. But there is a time and place for raw personality, and it isn’t, for example, around people you don’t know, around your parents, around authority figures, in formal essays, etc. Some people overuse profanity and devalue it, or they use it in a way that is too forward or that is socially inappropriate. That’s not the fault of the word, but rather is the fault of the particular person’s lack of respect and social restraint. </p>
<p>Let’s say I’m with some close friends, and I just won something awesome. Which of the following statements shows the most humanity, personality, and feeling:</p>
<p>1) This occasion is a pleasant one.
2) Great!
3) How auspicious!
4) Hell yeah!
5) F**k yeah!</p>
<p>I’d say number 4. Some people would say 5. 3 sounds facetious, despite its admirable vocabulary. 1 is stiff and rather absurd. 2 sounds forced. </p>
<p>Change the situation. I am now with a teacher. 2 is the obvious preference. 4 and 5 are too forward. 1 and 3 remain ridiculous. </p>
<p>The value of curse words is contextual. </p>
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<p>Their literal meanings are usually entirely irrelevant. They function as amplifiers. That is what distinguishes them from other words.</p>
<p>I know people who use “um” after someone does something brain-dead, as to signify how speechless they are at that particular person’s act of stupidity. </p>
<p>*Guy walks up to a girl and says “girl, you must be the substrate and I’m the enzyme … we go together like a lock-and-key!”</p>