Posted on 10/17/2007 8:42:06 AM PDT by gjones77
Regular swearing at work can help boost team spirit among staff, allowing them to express better their feelings as well as develop social relationships, according to a study by researchers.
Yehuda Baruch, a professor of management at the University of East Anglia, and graduate Stuart Jenkins studied the use of profanity in the workplace and assessed its implications for managers.
They assessed that swearing would become more common as traditional taboos are broken down, but the key appeared to be knowing when such language was appropriate and when to turn to blind eye.
The pair said swearing in front of senior staff or customers should be seriously discouraged or banned, but in other circumstances it helped foster solidarity among employees and express frustration, stress or other feelings.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
I prefer to play with words and have people think about what I just said:’)
Foul language is for the Ignorant Mother F****er!
“Everyone feels better when you call an A$$hole and A$$hole..”
True, I wish I could do that at work some times.
What m*&$%#^@(^%r did this study?
Most of my painters were ex cons working out of halfway houses so it wasn’t easy to insult them. When I paged them I would use their prison number by calling for inmate number xxxxxxxxxxxx.
On the other hand I had a retarded girl and an elderly retiree prepping parts for me. I was always gentle with them and made it clear that all the painters were to respect them as well.
So it’s fine to swear at work? I’m sure employees will keep this little relaxing of standards in control like they did the casual Friday dress thing, right?
Sometimes our rules seem ridiculous but they are often a reflection of the knowledge of human nature that many people seem to have a need to go beyond the limits whether it’s speed limits, dress, language, whatever. Swearing happens at work and sometimes it is certainly merited but something like this will open the floodgates to foul language and forget the little pantywaists who find it objectionable. And when workers start swearing at the client, let’s realize that we started it with permissive standards. Finally, making workplace swearing acceptable behavior actually removes the intended shock value of workplace swearing in the first place and forces the manager to rise to higher levels of profanity to continue the shock effect.
Glad I’m an independent contractor. I don’t have to put up with language if I don’t want to do so.
It should not descend to brutal crudity. Well done it contains all the elements of poetry: cadence, scansion, alliteration and assonance, and an appreciation for pungency and brevity. Calling a spade a "f***ing shovel" is the mark of the tyro, the amateur, the dilettante. Terming it a "sh*t-covered idiot stick" carries with it a certain artistic complexity more typical of a fine wine. "Ah, yes, I'm picking up a touch of blackberries and bell peppers on that rant. Nice finish."
It is, sadly, somewhat of a lost art or rather a suppressed one. It behooves those of us who truly appreciate it to keep it alive in the darkness, hoping with all our hearts for a new dawn of aesthetic appreciation. No sh*t.
F—k Yeah!
Hee hee, you should hear my two co-workers and me as well when we get the door closed.
no f#*king sh#t!
oops....gotta go. here comes da boss!
I work with a bunch of dudes. All in their 30’s. Your bound to hear the occassional “WTF?” or “You gotta be !#$@# kidding me!” from time to time.
If you work with passionate people (and that’s what you want to hire people that are passionate about the job that they do) then occassionally their feelings get the best of them.
> Cussing should be used like an expensive spice - just so much; more ruins the effect.
Well said. Efficient and creative use should always be the goal.
LOL
Seems for have worked for Sailors for decades......
Best one was from a Gunny, looking at a jammed Ma Duce - the “F word” as grammer. Just a wonder, Art even.
bmflr
Spill on aisle Ro through Th, will the bookboy come to the checkout desk please!?
Cursing at Work
Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management’s attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers. Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative ‘TRY SAYING’ phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
Number 1
TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don’t know what the f___ you’re doing.
Number 2
TRY SAYING: She’s an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She’s a f___ing bit__.
Number 3
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?
Number 4
TRY SAYING: I’m certain that isn’t feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way.
Number 5
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You’ve got to be sh___ing me!
Number 6
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.
Number 7
TRY SAYING: I wasn’t involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It’s not my f___ing problem.
Number 8
TRY SAYING: That’s interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?
Number 9
TRY SAYING: I’m not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won’t work.
Number 10
TRY SAYING: I’ll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn’t you tell me sooner?
Number 11
TRY SAYING: He’s not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF: He’s got his head up his a__.
Number 12
TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.
Number 13
TRY SAYING: So you weren’t happy with it?
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.
Number 14
TRY SAYING: I’m a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I’m on salary.
Number 15
TRY SAYING: I don’t think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.
Number 16
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.
Number 17
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?
Number 18
TRY SAYING: He’s somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He’s a pr_ck.
Thank You,
Human Resources
People who use profanity are a scourge on society, they represent a breakdown of the moral fiber of society. There are places where it may be acceptable. But most places it is not, most places. It angers me to no end, that I can’t go out in public with my children without having some dumb monkey cursing up a storm.
LOLOLOLOL
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