Q&A for How to Stop Swearing

They might want to change their lifestyle or they might want to set a better example for other people.

At this point, (I'm assuming you're referring to) "Oh my God," and the like have simply been assimilated into our language. I don't think there is much intentional disrespect when using the phrase, more like force of habit. To those who are religious, it can be seen as taking His name in vain and therefore interpreted as offensive, but you can't control the way people talk, so the least you can do is respectfully ask them not to use the phrase in front of you.

It depends on how long you've been trying to prevent it. It takes time and patience to break a habit. One thing you might try is eliminating one or two curse words at a time, instead of all of them at once. Make a list of curse words and gradually go through the list, eliminating one after another. You will still slip up from time to time, you're only human.

Be the bigger person: remain calm, and don't curse back. Showing them that they're not getting to you is more powerful than any words. Just smile walk it off.

No, "crap" isn't considered a serious swear word. However, in some situations, people might still react badly to you saying it.

Inform them casually that you're trying to stop swearing and that you'd prefer to not say curse words all the time. If they are good friends, they might make fun of you at the beginning (probably not), but eventually they'll get over it. Otherwise, if they don't care, just try your best to ignore these words and focus on your mission of no longer swearing. With luck, your better chosen words and wit will rub off on them.

Wear a rubber band around your wrist. Every time you curse, snap the rubber band. Your brain will associate swearing with discomfort, and that may help you stop. Praying also helps.

Try keeping a log of how many times you swear or what words you use, then you can isolate the issue. You'll have to take matters into your own hands but with the right mindset, you will find pride in doing it yourself.

Keep your household a positive and non-bad word zone. Children pay attention to and absorb everything said in their presence. If you accidentally curse or someone on television does, tell them they are never to repeat that word. If they swear, give them an age appropriate consequence like a time out or grounding.

Just don't be too angry or mad at them, just be a super helpful friend by giving them a light reminder. Avoid being judgmental, don't use a high-pitch voice and don't scold them with any comment like: "Why are your swearing so much? Stop!" In other words, don't make the person feel bad; rather, just help them to feel reminded that it's not appropriate to keep swearing.

Place a quarter in a jar every time you swear or consider some other punishment to stop you from keeping up the habit.

You can try to go in a room where no one will hear you and curse. However, if you want to really stop, follow the steps in this article and do your best to stop swearing.

Not really - you can express your preference but you can't change people unless they're willing to change. It could be a bad habit and it could be amplified by other people they hang around with, friends or family. It's probably best to just gently remind them every time you hear it that you don't like it or consider it to be inappropriate. Set a good example by not joining in. You could explain how they appear to others but that's just your subjective judgment, so don't be too heavy on that. The only time you can really be fierce is when children are around; then you are within your rights to say it is not acceptable while the children are within hearing distance.

Try to avoid anything that will cause you to use minor swear words and if you see you are getting angry at that moment, just try to do something that will distract you. Maybe listen to music or watch funny videos or go to bed.

It's really a kind of release. Swearing tends to make us feel a little better when we're upset.

Yes, you can swear inside your mind without fear or consequence.

Try talking to him about it when he's in a good, calm mood - he is more likely to be understanding then. Tell him how it makes you (and others, if there are others) feel and ask him if he could try to control himself and be more mindful of how he talks when he gets angry, especially around his child.

Take a deep breath. Count to ten. Try to avoid getting in a situation like that again, and that will eliminate swearing for that reason. Follow the steps in the article.

They swear because they think it is "edgy" and cool, but it isn't, it's immature.

Not necessarily --- it depends on context. Maybe recipient is not subject of sentence and therefore not being threatened. Using curse words in a conversation is not threatening unless speaker is trying to curse in reference to a person.

Becky, girl, batch, harlot, tramp, son of a gun, and witch are good ones.

Try to set an example for your friends by not swearing.

You can ether ignore him, stay calm, or tell an adult. It's wrong for someone to just call you that.

Try swearing in your head and not out loud, or use one of the substitutes in the article.

Let out your anger in a different way. Take a break from them and take 10 slow, deep breaths. Understand that swearing is inappropriate in a lot of situations, so you need to find other ways to express yourself.

Use other words to be humorous to break the habit.

Take a deep breath. Try to remain calm and tell him you are trying to stop cussing. It might be hard, but you can do it. Use the steps in the article, and if you find yourself getting upset, just walk away and/or talk to your parents about why you're feeling that way.

"Stupid" and "bully" are not curse words. Let her tell whomever she wants; if anyone asks, you can clarify. Soon people will learn not to listen to her claims.

Obviously there are exceptions to every rule, but I think we can all agree that swearing in certain contexts is inappropriate and might get someone in trouble. This article might help some people get control of a bad habit (or if you prefer, a habit that can be bad).

Hey, own up to your own actions. Even on a dare, you are still 100% responsible for your own actions. Swearing is not like a floodgate, or a dam that bursts - once it's open, you can stop anytime. Just don't swear. Don't go swearing as much as you like and then blame it on your friends; nobody is forcing you, this is all you.