Does it bother you when certain people swear or use curse words? Either way, why?

Does it bother you when certain people swear or use curse words? Either way, why?
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Yes, it bothers me if they use profanity in general conversation, though not as an exclamation – as when someone has just stubbed their toe. It indicates a coarser type of intellect, one that lacks erudition. Cursing is sign of limited imagination – there are many better ways to express yourself.
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