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Sorry FF, I don't think so. I think the little one needed a new Mum who would teach him gently why you don't swear and kick up a rumpus in the supermarket. Sounds more like he needed a bit of love and encouragement than a slap. Chrissie x

Hi Dee, yes i'm afraid to say i am of the old school, and was taught not to swear infront of women, and try not to, and dislike women using four letter word's.

Morning Dee I hate swearing. I have never used a swearword in public and I have never used what I call the really dreadful ones at all but I have to confess that on a vey few occassions when I have stubbed my toe at home or done something equally painful I have been known to mutter 'oh sugar' lol:) Only when it really hurts though:) As for the LOL etc, I agree with you. I do it so that people will know I am joking and not serious. Though I never use PMSL, only LMHO because I wouldn't use that word in speech. A lot of my friends do though and it doesn't worry me. Chrissie x p.s. I can't agree FF that the child needed a slap though - the mother perhaps:)

I remember when I was walking to school one day, one of those mobility buses was on the side of the road, ready to pick up a boy who has cerebal pausy (Sp?) like they do every day. One day the boy dropped something, and I just remember the whole street echoing with 'Dylan you f-ing idiot' Felt so sorry for the poor kid.

Hi Jess Not sure about that one. I tend not to use the board abbreviations, (PMSL, LOL) etc and I am sure there are people on here that probably think I am a boring old f**t because I don't!!! The use of them is, in my opinion, a way for people to show that they are fun loving and just having a laugh After all we are unable to see each others body language and facial expressions on here ;-)))

I must admit I agree Tammy, swearing around children is not on As you say Paul, some people seem to think certain words are an acceptable part of everyday language. I must admit that although I do on occassion sound like the proverbial fish wife I find it more unpleasant when I hear a woman swearing than when a man uses the same expressions Dee ;-))

hate it, smacks to me of people that cant say anything more intelligent! They rather lack vocabulary maybe? Whilst we are on the subject ....its not swaering but it akin to Whya do people on here keep saying PMSL? yes, i know what it stands for, but do they REALLY say it as often in 'real life' and if not, why say it here? (or on any website) Jess

There is a woman who goes in my local every other word is swear word I dont think she knows she is doing at times. Davex

I agree with Paul, especially around children! A 4 year old in the street told my 13 year old to F*** O** the other day, my 13 year old was really shocked as she doesn't swear but this child hears it from his parents all the time. Tammy :~)

Not really..... However I don't like certain words used in every day conversation. Everyone swears when they're angry, which is fair enough, but if people can't say a simple sentance without c-ing or f-ing, then they should have their gobs surgically sealed shut.

Do you find it more offensive if you hear a woman swearing than a man?

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