Posted by: Dennis Location: Topeka
I was told as a young boy that swear words were what ignorant people used when they weren't creative enough to think of a proper word or phase. A word in hast will often come back to bite you. We all need to think about what we say, understand that words can hurt or uplift. The choice is up to you.

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Posted by: Rich Location: Topeka
My wife works for a local bank, and in her department, they have brought in a "cuss jar". If you drop a bomb, you have to donate a quarter. Looks like it's time to invest in a roll !

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Posted by: rb rhere's nothing wrong with letting the occasional swear word slip ,it happens and is a bit humorous , it's when the words flow much of the time is when it becomes a nuisance and annoying to me.

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Posted by: debkay Location: Emporia
I work in a doctor's office. The things already mentioned bother me. Also, discussing personal family issues where patients can hear and eating at the check in area (or anywhere) where patients can see the staff.

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Posted by: Jan Location: Manhattan
Swearing is the most offensive thing here. It has cut down alot since I started here but it still happens. Of course it is a construction business. But I don't allow it in my office. It happens in the bosses office. I can't stop that. The firing of people here is usuall because they don't want to work or use they cell phone too much during work time. Cell phones are a big problem in the work place here anyway. Rob's Response: I can see where a cell would get people in trouble! Thanks for the response!

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Posted by: Julie My supervisor gets on personal phone calls and fights with her husband loud enough to make everyone in the office uncomfortable...and then gets on us for having personal phone calls! Rob's Response: That must be hard to take sometimes! Thanks for the response!

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Posted by: Debbie Location: Topeka
All of the above! Rob's Response: Thanks, Debbie!

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Posted by: David Location: Topeka
I heard in a national news report a few months back that said occasional swearing in the work place can help boost morale.

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