Normal at about that age - they've just discovered that certain words really get attention...
Cussing at work...
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Normal at about that age - they've just discovered that certain words really get attention...
I curse a lot, although i've never done it in front of children or the elderly and generally don't do it in public... and my kids never heard me curse...although these days they are older and so i think less about it. And i say them all.....but that is the one word that really bothers me. I don't know why it does ....but i never use it....except when describing ONE person that i know ....who truly is ....one of those. (i can't even write it for god's sake).
But i know that is a word that many women truly find offensive.
Heh, i'm with Mistrial, I love you too!!
One word, which is NOT a curse, that i HATE HATE HATE is p-p-panties. I HATE that word!! Again, i don't know why....I just do. I prefer "underwear".
The funny thing is that it's mostly women at work using that word, but it's never really used in a mean way. Hell, sometimes they use it when they're talking to the computer. We just have extremely bad language in that place.
I am fortunate enough to work with a group of sarcastic, laid-back people in an office with a door. This makes is much easier to curse and say inappropriate things without others having to hear it. Three or four of us can sit at our desks and have a conversation about the most random things, drop F-bombs and use another inappropriate language. No one else has to hear it. And for the record, my boss curses as much as I do, if not more, so she totally doesn't care (and she shares the office space with us, so she's fully aware of what we're talking about cuz she's active in the conversations).
Of course, you have to censor yourself to match the person you're talking to. There are certain co-workers that you just wouldn't curse in front of, and then there are some that you can say the most inappropriate things to and they'll love it.
Of course, you have to censor yourself to match the person you're talking to. There are certain co-workers that you just wouldn't curse in front of, and then there are some that you can say the most inappropriate things to and they'll love it.
I'm sorry you were fired for that. It is a sackable offense, I know, but it shouldn't be.
It's the parents of these kids I want to bitch-slap. Seven-year-olds may know better, but 2-and 3-year-olds are just repeating what they hear at home. My colleague and I sat in stunned silence one morning as a 4-year-old explained how to shoot up heroin. I do actually like my job and need the paycheque, so the bitch-slapping only happens in my dreams.
Someone emailed this to me so I thought I'd share.
Cussing at Work
Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.
Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
Number 1
TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.
Number 2
TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.
Number 3
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?
Number 4
TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way.
...
Number 15
TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a___
Number 16
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.
Number 17
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?
Number 18
TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.
Thank You,
Human Resources
That's f______ hilarious.
TRY SAYING: That's very funny.
Really? Wow. I don't know any women who use that one, and everyone i know practically turns to dust if they ever hear anyone use it. Like i say, i use it for only one person that i know (who sooo deserves it) and anytime i've said it in front of someone in regards to that person (it is really rare for me to have such strong negative feelilngs toward anyone), the people present have always turned green.
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My colleague and I sat in stunned silence one morning as a 4-year-old explained how to shoot up heroin.
Jesus. That is really scary.
Heh. Like i said earlier, i never use to curse in front of my kids (or any kids for that matter). So....one night we are at the elementary school (my daughter was in kindergarden i think?)...it was family fun night, in December. The school had someone dressed up as Santa and you could have your kid's picture taken with him. There was a long line and we are standing in line with the daughter who is getting very impatient. And suddenly she looks up at me with that sweet sweet face, those big round eyes and says in her loudest voice,
"Mom? THIS SUCKS!!!!!"
Now, i SWEAR to you, i had NEVER said that in front of her (and really, today, everyone uses 'sucks' so it's no biggie) but this was...12 years ago? And it was pretty much still considered a "curse" at that point.
Everyone turned and looked as me like i was satan incarnate. And i swear, i have no idea where she learned 'sucks'. At the time it was shocking....and yet...very very funny.
I work for the Army so all I hear is cursing all day. Every sentence they speak has to have "f**k" in it. WHen they get mad all kinds of things people can do with their mothers come flying out of their mouths.
Well, as long as he doesn't use one of the good spoons.
Reminds me of the line from Woody Allen's Mighty Aphrodite: “You should hear what they call my son in Harlem!”
