Dear Jacquelyn,

Why all the F-bombs in casual conversation? I cannot help but wonder are we becoming accustomed to the F-bomb as part of our everyday language. What is your take on the F-Bomb seemingly in everyday use?

Dear Reader,

There’s a reason we call it the “F-bomb.”

Like a bomb, the profanity beginning with “F” can be a mighty weapon.

Dropping an F-bomb isn’t illegal so to speak, but it is offensive and makes me wonder about that person and their judgment.

Saying an occasional cuss word is one thing.

However, when we do something repeatedly it becomes part of who we are, and this is one habit that we need to be mindful of.

If we drop the F-bomb occasionally, it’s likely going to spill over to our everyday conversations. We inevitably lose our filter and this affects the people within ear shot of our bad mouth.

Swearing is used as a means to express emotions. If impact and emotions are what a person is going for, why not choose words that aren’t offensive? There are plenty of ways to make a point without cussing.

Language is influenced by age, class, culture and environment. With social media, movies and music driving this unfortunate language, today’s younger crowd perhaps doesn’t consider it inappropriate to hear it or say it.

Speaking for myself, I lose a great deal of respect for a person who uses the F-bomb when there are so many other words that would work much better.

Respectfully Yours,

Jacquelyn

Have a question? Email: jacquelyn@ptd.net. Jacquelyn Youst is owner of the Pennsylvania Academy of Protocol, specializing in etiquette training.

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