Lard Tunderin Jaysus-The Newfoundland exclamation to show approval or disapproval depending on the circumstances. <br /> <br /> We (us Newfoundlanders) have surely heard this expression many a time! I've even heard Mainlanders say it when they find out I'm from Newfoundland. I know it's said in an endearing way so I don't get offended at all (unless it is said in a making fun of us kind of way). Another famous and most common is Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Sacred heart of Jesus (sorry I'm using the lord's name in vain here-but only to prove a point).<br /> <br /> What I'm referencing here is swear words or curses and are they really necessary? Most times no, but sometimes yes I have to say. It's amazing how much cursing is such a major part of normal conversation, if we just stop and listen. I try not to use it (as I was once a profound user until my BFF pointed it out to me), and only now use it when I'm really angry and hurt myself by accident. It's an instant reaction and it just spews out of my mouth I'm embarrassed to say.<br /> <br /> Analyses of recorded conversations reveal that an average of roughly 80, 90 words that a person speaks each day ; 0.5% to 0.7% of all words are swear words, with usage varying from 0% to 3.4%<br /> <br /> Keele University researchers Stephens, Atkins, and Kingston found that swearing relieves the effects of physical pain (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).<br /> <br /> It's used in a lot in movies, especially in dramatic or high energy films. Same with companies, it's not tolerated in most and it's even listed in their company policy booklets as a not to dog. But for high profile, fast pacing companies, it's used quite often and accepted as normal business communication. You definitely need to have a thick skin where you let things roll off your back to work in those high energy companies.<br /> <br /> In sports, again another high energy activity, it is used most often I believe. You don't have to be a lip reader to understand the words that are being mouthed on the ice, field, diamond, court etc. How those athletes don't have more verbal abuse charges against each other I will never understand, but it's accepted and normal to them.<br /> <br /> Yes I swore a little as a kid, yes I hid it from my parents and still do to this day-I know my mom strongly disapproves. But I do refrain from using it as it's impolite conversation, especially in certain company. I've caught my son using it and I strongly reprimanded him and disapproved of it.<br /> <br /> Profanity, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is an offensive word or offensive language. It is also called bad language, strong language, coarse language, foul language, bad words, vulgar language, lewd language, swearing, cursing, cussing, or using expletives. This use is a subset of a languages lexicon that is generally considered to be strongly impolite, rude or offensive. It can show a debasement of someone or something, or show intense emotion.<br /> <br /> Even though I don't like to admit it, it is sometimes necessary. I like the below quote a lot, Swearing was invented as a compromise between running away and fighting. It's direct, to the point, and people realize you mean business; just don't overdo it is all<br /> <br /> Take care (&amp; try not to swear/curse as much) and all the best~Celeste   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey