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Family Ties Forever! · 01-17-2010, 09:46 PM

Do you watch what you say in public?

I'm asking because we went to dinner this evening. We went to Outback. The people at the table next to us were cursing a lot. Every few words was ____ this ____ that, etc..... I guess they didn't care what people thought of what they were saying. I would have preferred not to hear it. That's just my opinion. I understand people swear, but it seemed excessive. What if small children were to over hear that kind of language?

Btw, the food was really good.

MickeyMac · 01-17-2010, 09:58 PM

I admit I sometimes swear in public, like when I am around my friends, but I only do that around them. In public settings I try to watch my mouth, and do the same when I meet new people. That said every word out of my mouth isnt f*ck or sh*t. Like most people if I get really mad about something you will hear cuss words out of my mouth.

Marvo301 · 01-17-2010, 10:46 PM

I only tend to use that kind of language when I'm at home alone and usually only in a moment of anger. I do try to respect other people around me when I'm out in public. (I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner Jenny!)

Zoneboy · 01-17-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

Do you watch what you say in public?

I'm asking because we went to dinner this evening. We went to Outback. The people at the table next to us were cursing a lot. Every few words was ____ this ____ that, etc..... I guess they didn't care what people thought of what they were saying. I would have preferred not to hear it. That's just my opinion. I understand

If I had been in that situation I would've spoken with the Manager about it. A restaurant with a family-style atmosphere like Outback is no place for that type of language. I suggest you call their home office tomorrow and tell them about your experience. Chances are they'll send you something to compensate for it such as a gift card or certificate.

browneyes106 · 01-17-2010, 11:08 PM

I sometimes do swear in public. It's usually when I'm out with friends. I do swear sometimes if I forget something at the store or drop something.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-17-2010, 11:20 PM

No I do not Swear in Publice

Mr. Television · 01-18-2010, 12:10 AM

No I never swear in public. I don't really swear that much anyway. I was at a restaurant a few months ago and this person at the other table was cussing up a storm. Every other word out of his mouth was the F word...so I know how it feels. Some people just have no manners.

catlover79 · 01-18-2010, 01:20 AM

I don't swear, period, unless I'm extremely angry - and usually not in public. I don't swear not only because of my faith, but because I think it's bad manners. I don't like to hear others swear in public, either, for those very same reasons.

JamesG · 01-18-2010, 01:29 AM

Depends on where I am and the company I'm with. I tend to not make a spectacle of myself in public.

I have had conversations in restaurants and what not that were "dirty" if you will; very little cursing but very adult topics.

I hope nobody heard any of those.. heh.

JT · 01-18-2010, 01:58 AM

Words are words. People really need to get over it and start thinking about what's really important. Saying "crap" instead of "****" is not, especially when they mean the exact same thing.

Schmoopie · 01-18-2010, 04:49 AM

I admit, I have sworn more than I should at home but rarely if ever do I do it in public. I agree, it's horrible to hear someone at work, on the bus or at a restaurant swearing up a storm. Years ago, my husband and I were at Applebees and there was a group of rowdy kids next to us. On the other side of them was a Spanish woman and her young daughter. The kids said something in Spanish and the woman got so ticked off that she confronted them. They shrugged it off, saying that no one could understand tehm anyway, but she said "It doesn't matter. My daughter knows what that means and it's offensive." I think they just laughed it off, but they were a little more quiet.

tvfreak1987 · 01-18-2010, 05:20 AM

I try not to swear in public, but I have done it more than a few times. I tend to swear a lot more often when at home. If I get REALLY angry however, I WILL curse up a storm.

80sTrivia · 01-18-2010, 05:42 AM

I try never to swear, especially when I'm in public. It is very irritating to hear someone swear and use profanity excessively, in particular when dining out.

steevo · 01-18-2010, 09:33 AM

I usually never swear, unless I am really angry. Even then, I usually catch myself and am sorry I did it. Jenny, I know exactly what you mean about people who are near you often lacking manners and swearing up a storm. It happened in the cafeteria at my work the other day. I was enjoying my lunch when the lady at the next table was swearing up a storm, even saying the Lord's name in vain. THAT really irks me, more than the swear words themselves.

BTW - I love the Outback. Best steaks there.

ZeldaGilroy · 01-18-2010, 10:21 AM

I do not swear at all...maybe on a rare occasion if I am very angry or upset, but it would be very unusual for me to do that. I would NEVER swear in public. I get so angry when I am out with my kids and people are cussing about every little thing. I do not want them hearing all of that!

01-17-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Do You Swear In Public? Do You Think It's Ok If People Swear In Public? Do you watch what you say in public? I'm asking because we went to dinner this evening. We went to Outback. The people at the table next to us were cursing a lot. Every few words was ____ this ____ that, etc..... I guess they didn't care what people thought of what they were saying. I would have preferred not to hear it. That's just my opinion. I understand people swear, but it seemed excessive. What if small children were to over hear that kind of language? Btw, the food was really good.
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01-17-2010, 10:46 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I only tend to use that kind of language when I'm at home alone and usually only in a moment of anger. I do try to respect other people around me when I'm out in public. (I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner Jenny!)
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01-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	No I do not Swear in Publice
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01-18-2010, 12:10 AM	#7
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	No I never swear in public. I don't really swear that much anyway. I was at a restaurant a few months ago and this person at the other table was cussing up a storm. Every other word out of his mouth was the F word...so I know how it feels. Some people just have no manners.
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01-18-2010, 01:20 AM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I don't swear, period, unless I'm extremely angry - and usually not in public. I don't swear not only because of my faith, but because I think it's bad manners. I don't like to hear others swear in public, either, for those very same reasons.
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01-17-2010, 09:58 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I admit I sometimes swear in public, like when I am around my friends, but I only do that around them. In public settings I try to watch my mouth, and do the same when I meet new people. That said every word out of my mouth isnt fck or sht. Like most people if I get really mad about something you will hear cuss words out of my mouth.

01-17-2010, 11:08 PM	#5
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I sometimes do swear in public. It's usually when I'm out with friends. I do swear sometimes if I forget something at the store or drop something.

01-18-2010, 01:29 AM	#9
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	Depends on where I am and the company I'm with. I tend to not make a spectacle of myself in public. I have had conversations in restaurants and what not that were "dirty" if you will; very little cursing but very adult topics. I hope nobody heard any of those.. heh.

01-18-2010, 01:58 AM	#10
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Words are words. People really need to get over it and start thinking about what's really important. Saying "crap" instead of "****" is not, especially when they mean the exact same thing.
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01-18-2010, 04:49 AM	#11
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I admit, I have sworn more than I should at home but rarely if ever do I do it in public. I agree, it's horrible to hear someone at work, on the bus or at a restaurant swearing up a storm. Years ago, my husband and I were at Applebees and there was a group of rowdy kids next to us. On the other side of them was a Spanish woman and her young daughter. The kids said something in Spanish and the woman got so ticked off that she confronted them. They shrugged it off, saying that no one could understand tehm anyway, but she said "It doesn't matter. My daughter knows what that means and it's offensive." I think they just laughed it off, but they were a little more quiet.
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01-18-2010, 05:20 AM	#12
tvfreak1987 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2009 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 580	I try not to swear in public, but I have done it more than a few times. I tend to swear a lot more often when at home. If I get REALLY angry however, I WILL curse up a storm.

01-18-2010, 05:42 AM	#13
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I try never to swear, especially when I'm in public. It is very irritating to hear someone swear and use profanity excessively, in particular when dining out.
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01-18-2010, 09:33 AM	#14
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,476	I usually never swear, unless I am really angry. Even then, I usually catch myself and am sorry I did it. Jenny, I know exactly what you mean about people who are near you often lacking manners and swearing up a storm. It happened in the cafeteria at my work the other day. I was enjoying my lunch when the lady at the next table was swearing up a storm, even saying the Lord's name in vain. THAT really irks me, more than the swear words themselves. BTW - I love the Outback. Best steaks there.
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01-18-2010, 10:21 AM	#15
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	I do not swear at all...maybe on a rare occasion if I am very angry or upset, but it would be very unusual for me to do that. I would NEVER swear in public. I get so angry when I am out with my kids and people are cussing about every little thing. I do not want them hearing all of that!