People often associate swearing with catharsis – the release of strong emotion. It is undeniably different from – and more powerful than – other forms of language use. Interestingly, for speakers of ...

Past research suggests that people who are more inclined to swear and use offensive language tend to be lower in agreeableness (Mehl, Gosling, & Pennebaker, 2006).

‘It was a full-grown cow that had been completely skinned’ If you’re here, chances are you’re not the kind of person who answers every ambiguous occurrence with a confident cry of ...

Dr. Roache is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, and the author of the book “For F*ck’s Sake: Why Swearing Is Shocking, Rude and Fun,” from which this ...

Emotionally Intelligent People Swear by These 10 Simple Rules. ... “There are three things you must always ask yourself before you say anything,” Ferguson said. Does this need to be said?