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    The document discusses swearing and the use of profanity. It defines swearing as using rude or offensive language, especially when angry. It notes that swearing can intensify what is said but can also shock or offend others. The document also discusses the origin of common swear words involving "shit" and "fuck" and provides approximate dates for when certain phrases using those words began being used. It poses several questions about swearing, including whether rudeness is necessary, if children should use profanity, if swearing is part of culture, and the effects of swearing at a spiritual level.

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    Swearing: David Acevedo Vargas Dairo

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    SWEARING

    DAVID ACEVEDO VARGAS


    DAIRO
    INTRODUCCION

    rude or offensive language that


    someone uses, especially when they
    are angry
    GRAMMAR

    Swear words and taboo words can intensify what is


    said, but they can shock or give offence. Swearing
    and the use of taboo words and expressions is quite
    common in speaking. We often hear and use it both
    in private and in public settings and in films, on
    television and on the radio
    ORIGIN
    ORIGIN
    As with "shit," here are some commonly
    used "fuck" phrases and the
    approximate date when it began:
    1916: "fuck up"
    1929: "fuck off"
    1960: "fuck-all"
    Here is some of what they found in their
    research:
    1922: "not give a shit"
    1937: "up shit creek"
    1942: "shit list"
    1960s: "shit-faced"
    1989: "same shit different day"
    QUESTION
    You think rudeness is necessary?
    Do you agree that children should use
    profanity?
    Do you think that swearing is part of a
    culture?
    Is a person bad or good if he/she says
    bad words?
    Is swearing a politeness problem?
    What is the effect of swearing at the
    spiritual level?

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