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Swearwords increasingly used for emphasis and to build social bonds, rather than to insult, say academics

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[–] roguestew@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm curious what state you were in. It varies quite a bit regionally. I curse frequently and have never had anyone in public get offended where I live.

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] roguestew@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Huh, that surprises me out of Chicago.