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True or False, people who swear a lot are more dishonest πŸ€”

@nursefrombirth Honest people are more likely to swear.

People tend to believe that a person is more honest when they swear.

Unfortunately, dishonest people are capable of learning to swear.

@AskTheDevil It's usually what is implied on either side of the curse that identifies them. @nursefrombirth

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What people?

Most people I know think swearing is awful and anyone who does it must be dishonest.
The question was one of correlation not causation.

@nursefrombirth I think there is a belief that swearing = bad, therefor anyone that swears must not be a good person.

Swearing is just a part of communicating. And even those who don't "swear" still swear, just with less offensive words.

"Son of a biscuit" comes to mind... the intent is there, they just lack the fortitude to use the actual word. Or there are kids nearby.

@sentientdessert So I should say: That mutha freaking butt hole is an awful son of a biscuit and be good?

@nursefrombirth Only if there are children around.

I've always been a fan of creative swearing. Combinging words that don't normally go together.

"You fuck wheel."

"Hey wank face."

Outside the usual swears.

@sentientdessert There have been reports of "studies" (term used loosely bc I dunno how well they were made) that people who swear are more honest/trustworthy than those who don't.

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