Foul Mouth, Foul Mind

. It is a Blessing from God

that man has been given

the ability to communicate

thoughts and ideas by using

vocal sounds, those sounds,

represented by letters,

become words.

Since these words

are American, (English?)

 all references will regard

the American language.

The Oxford English (from England) Dictionary contains over 250,000 entries,

and many are recognized as uniquely American. These American words are

usually referred to as slang. The dictionary does not count foreign language

words in common use in America; we sauté our food (French), we study martial

arts, Judo and Karate (Japanese). The dictionary does not count medical and

scientific terms. There are ten times as many more words in use today than

when Shakespeare was living.


With so many options available, why do people swear?

By swearing we do not mean taking an oath, as in President Obama was sworn in

and took the oath of office twice. Foul language, swearing, taking the name of a

Higher Power in vain, are not necessary when you have tens of thousands of words

available to convey your message.

Shock value??

Ignorance??

Lazy and stupid??

Speak up.

The mind can become saturated with bad habits and using foul language is a bad habit.

You are known by the friends you keep and the level of language they speak.

Think.

Change.

If you do not use foul language, fine, improve your standing among your friends

and learn a new word every day.

Better yet, use a few well selected words more often;

Please and Thank You, May I help you? I Love you, are good for starters,

"Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use

of four simple words: I do not know." ~ Andre Maurois

Attempt to make it through today by not using any of the seven words you cannot

say on television. (George Carlin)

Try to talk to friends without using any four lettered slang.

Do not huff and puff, speak softly, but carry a big stick. (Roosevelt paraphrased)

No screaming and yelling allowed. (Children, Spouse or Family)

Ask your Higher Power to help you select the best words for the right occasion.

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."
~ Robin Williams

May the words you use today change the world for the better.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

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Me and the Boss 

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