No man is an island. Hence, everything we do has repercussions in society whether we like it or not, whether we see it or not. And the upside of it is that every little good that we do (and say) echoes in one way or another -- and most of the time, we just don't see it.
Here's some food for thought, but don't let it end in thought. Let's get going! It being the season of joy and goodwill ought to provide some impetus to better the corner of the world we live in.
We all have a civic duty to help maintain a polite society, just as we have a duty to help maintain a clean one. Sometimes that goes further than simply not littering yourself; it extends to making it clear to someone you see littering that their behavior is unacceptable. If at that point they thumb their nose at you and walk away, fine, you have done your part — almost. The only thing you have left to do is pick up the other person's trash yourself, setting an example for them. It's the same with swearing. You lead by example, but don't forget to look behind and uphold the expectation that others follow your lead as well.By taming your tongue, you might not be able to change the whole world, but you can work to better your little corner of it. It is your duty to do so.
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What's Wrong With Swearing?
Swearing imposes a personal penalty
- It gives a bad impression
- It's a tool for whiners and complainers
- It reduces respect people have for you
- It shows you don't have control
Swearing is bad for society
- It contributes to the decline of civility
- It offends more people than you think
- It makes others uncomfortable
- It is disrespectful of others
Read Taming the tongue
by Chuck Holton
From Boundless webzine
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