This topic has bring fiery disparities between the hosts, being Mariana the only faithful advocate and practitioner of "F" swearing.

In this episode we center our attention in the gut and automatic reaction that swearing might have in people who do not like it,  almost find this type of vocabulary offensive, rude, UN-classy. 

We also the discuss with our loyal swearing female host the importance that a swearer might give to the potential loss to connect with people who find cursing almost a sin.

Recent studies have put the swearing under a different light.

There is plenty of articles out there that "apparently" probe that a person who swears regularly tends to be more honest and transparent. And Mariana agrees.

"When you're honestly expressing your emotions with powerful words, then you're going to come across as more honest," said Timothy Jay T, professor emeritus of psychology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, who has studied swearing for more than 40 years. (read full article https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/5-reasons-swearing-is-a-sign-of-intelligence-helps-manage-pain-and-more/collection_c295311b-3bf6-5055-b0dd-c0ff0b214062.html#2)

Swearing is positively correlated with extroversion and is a defining feature of a Type A personality. It is negatively correlated with conscientiousness, agreeableness, sexual anxiety, and religiosity. 

Regardless of the thesis, theories and blogs dedicated to swearing, Mariana wanted to make sure all listeners understood that the type of cursing we are talking about is the classy type. Classy swearing has a lot to do with being able to pick the right cursing word, for the right moment, to describe the exact emotion or enhance a story. 

A good swearing is a social skill, like picking the right outfit for a specific occasion.

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