Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Survey says 'never mind the b******s'
UEA Press Releases: "Allowing staff to swear at work can benefit them and their employers, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia."
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I certainly agree that swearing is an important tool in the human language. It does releive stress and it does foster a social environment. I know that I feel more comfortable and at ease with bosses who allow (and frequently use) swearing because it fosters a less stressful environment. Its just less uptight. When you are banned from 'expressing yourself' (whether that be by swearing or otherwise) by a superior, you are more likely not to feel comfortable around that person or in that environemnt, and it can certainly hinder productivity. A good leader just wants to make sure that no gets hurt or offended by allowing such language.
Try arguing this point with people from older generations and they merely look at you as if you're some bratty hippie kid. My parents, for example, often don't mind when a swear word slips out (it's a part of our vernacular these days), but when they do, they make a big deal over it, and I remind them that it's only a word, one (or more) that are commonly used every day, by them included.
It's obvious that they don't hang out with many roadies.
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