Re: R: Yup, works for us too!

[Gadi Evron <ge () linuxbox org>]

Why is swearing bad?

And I don't mean insulting someone or inapropriately cussing, I mean 
adding colour to life.

Some people get offended, and I respect that, but if I can't swear, my 
mind isn't as free in thinking outside of the box.


On Thu, 18 Oct 2007, Remo Cornali wrote:

> > About 10+ years ago, there was also a study that concluded
> > that swearing is good for promotions too, because they
> > examined language use, and concluded that higher ranked
> > managers swore more, with top-level execs swearing the most.
>
> Aren't we confusing cause and effect?
> The peones (small fish) don't swear, because:
> 1) it's a cultural no-no;
> 2) they could get fired for improper behavior.
> The big fish feel strong and free, and some assert their egos
> by inappropriate behavior.
> So I think that you don't get promoted because you swear, but that some
> people start swearing because they feel they can get away with it.
>
> Ciao!
>         Remo
>
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