For Jodi and her White Trash Trucker Mouth (or typing)

**maniclion** · 09-05-2006, 01:50 PM

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Swearing

Recognize that you have a problem. Swearing is a habit. A habit is always difficult to break, so the first thing that you need to do is recognize that you have a problem with swearing. If every second word is #!% this and !^#% that, then you have a problem. If you think the only cool way to reply to a friend, parent, teacher or co-worker is with an expletive, then you have a problem. If you don't know how to speak comfortably without swearing, then you have a problem.
Understand why you swear. Is it because you hang around with co-workers in a job nobody much enjoys and swearing is a way of toughing it out? Is it because the cool crowd uses it as virtually the only way to speak? Is it because you are practicing defiance against a parent, teacher or significant other? Is it because you are angry, sad or afraid and can't express yourself more clearly (e.g. when something goes wrong shopping, driving, playing or at work, etc.)?
Know why you want to stop swearing. This isn't trite - you really must want to stop the habit in order to challenge it. If you are half-hearted or only doing it for a lark, you won't stop. You really must want to stop. Think about all the reasons why life will be better if you do stop. That is the best way to find the motivation to want to stop. Write them down if it helps.
Make a commitment with yourself to stop. It's easier said than done, as it requires concerted effort and constant self-feedback. Be goal-oriented and choose a period of time during which you will try not to swear. Write down the following:
- Why you think you swear (e.g., the triggers, the reasons)
- Why you want to stop swearing (e.g., better communication, better job prospects, better relationships with other people, brighter outlook on life, etc.)
- Triggers you know will set you off (e.g., anger, certain company you keep, activities, music, TV programs, supermarket queues, weather, etc)
- Ways you think you can either avoid or lessen these triggers (e.g., don't drive in icy weather, don't listen to music with expletives peppered through it, don't rise to bite back at your parents/spouse when they nag you, tell your friends you've had it with swearing, etc).
Express yourself better. Civilised and respectful conversation is not a swearing contest. You owe it to yourself to find the vast array of other wonderful words your language provides to fill up your conversations. If you don't, you are limiting your own ability to clearly and accurately express your feelings and thoughts to other human beings and ultimately, you will be less accepted and understood by those around you. When you find yourself about to swear, make it a point to find another word or phrase that will better convey the same emotion or message. Find alternate words to substitute in place of expletives and discipline to use those instead.
Accept responsibility. Only you alone can stop the swearing. Be prepared for some people to feel threatened by your stand. Tell them that it is a personal decision to better yourself and that they aren't being asked to stop doing anything. Still, you're setting a good example to them in the long run and some may be so impressed they'll copy. For those who disdain you for it, consider how much you really need their friendship; friends are supposed to be supportive.
Enlist support. Ask for the help of non-swearing/infrequently swearing friends and family (including spouse). Tell them you realize you have a problem and that you need to change. Make sure you pick non-judgmental helpers, though; you only want gentle reminders, not lectures or score-keeping. They may also have advice to offer on helping you to stop.
Punish yourself. Every time you swear, put money in a swear jar for charity. This is a great idea for work where swearing co-workers can all be encouraged to stop by placing money in the swear jar. But also make a pact to move on from the lapse and get better.
Reward yourself. When you go for a day, a week or similar time space, reward yourself with something - a CD, some clothing, a movie, a day free from chores.
Persevere. Swearing won't stop overnight - if it has become a habit, it is second nature for you to respond this way. Don't beat yourself up about lapses. Like dieting, you simply stop doing the bad thing and start over again from that moment. It isn't fatal and it doesn't mean you'll never stop. It just means you are easing out of the old habit slowly and you're encountering a few hitches along the way. Keep trying!

**DaMayor** · 09-05-2006, 01:52 PM

Not a good move.

**Trouble** · 09-05-2006, 01:52 PM

Now what is the point of this post? A jest? And why from you? Thats out of character.

**TJ Cline** · 09-05-2006, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by maniclion

http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Swearing

Recognize that you have a problem. Swearing is a habit. A habit is always difficult to break, so the first thing that you need to do is recognize that you have a problem with swearing. If every second word is #!% this and !^#% that, then you have a problem. If you think the only cool way to reply to a friend, parent, teacher or co-worker is with an expletive, then you have a problem. If you don't know how to speak comfortably without swearing, then you have a problem.
Understand why you swear. Is it because you hang around with co-workers in a job nobody much enjoys and swearing is a way of toughing it out? Is it because the cool crowd uses it as virtually the only way to speak? Is it because you are practicing defiance against a parent, teacher or significant other? Is it because you are angry, sad or afraid and can't express yourself more clearly (e.g. when something goes wrong shopping, driving, playing or at work, etc.)?
Know why you want to stop swearing. This isn't trite - you really must want to stop the habit in order to challenge it. If you are half-hearted or only doing it for a lark, you won't stop. You really must want to stop. Think about all the reasons why life will be better if you do stop. That is the best way to find the motivation to want to stop. Write them down if it helps.
Make a commitment with yourself to stop. It's easier said than done, as it requires concerted effort and constant self-feedback. Be goal-oriented and choose a period of time during which you will try not to swear. Write down the following:
- Why you think you swear (e.g., the triggers, the reasons)
- Why you want to stop swearing (e.g., better communication, better job prospects, better relationships with other people, brighter outlook on life, etc.)
- Triggers you know will set you off (e.g., anger, certain company you keep, activities, music, TV programs, supermarket queues, weather, etc)
- Ways you think you can either avoid or lessen these triggers (e.g., don't drive in icy weather, don't listen to music with expletives peppered through it, don't rise to bite back at your parents/spouse when they nag you, tell your friends you've had it with swearing, etc).
Express yourself better. Civilised and respectful conversation is not a swearing contest. You owe it to yourself to find the vast array of other wonderful words your language provides to fill up your conversations. If you don't, you are limiting your own ability to clearly and accurately express your feelings and thoughts to other human beings and ultimately, you will be less accepted and understood by those around you. When you find yourself about to swear, make it a point to find another word or phrase that will better convey the same emotion or message. Find alternate words to substitute in place of expletives and discipline to use those instead.
Accept responsibility. Only you alone can stop the swearing. Be prepared for some people to feel threatened by your stand. Tell them that it is a personal decision to better yourself and that they aren't being asked to stop doing anything. Still, you're setting a good example to them in the long run and some may be so impressed they'll copy. For those who disdain you for it, consider how much you really need their friendship; friends are supposed to be supportive.
Enlist support. Ask for the help of non-swearing/infrequently swearing friends and family (including spouse). Tell them you realize you have a problem and that you need to change. Make sure you pick non-judgmental helpers, though; you only want gentle reminders, not lectures or score-keeping. They may also have advice to offer on helping you to stop.
Punish yourself. Every time you swear, put money in a swear jar for charity. This is a great idea for work where swearing co-workers can all be encouraged to stop by placing money in the swear jar. But also make a pact to move on from the lapse and get better.
Reward yourself. When you go for a day, a week or similar time space, reward yourself with something - a CD, some clothing, a movie, a day free from chores.
Persevere. Swearing won't stop overnight - if it has become a habit, it is second nature for you to respond this way. Don't beat yourself up about lapses. Like dieting, you simply stop doing the bad thing and start over again from that moment. It isn't fatal and it doesn't mean you'll never stop. It just means you are easing out of the old habit slowly and you're encountering a few hitches along the way. Keep trying!

**Jodi** · 09-05-2006, 01:57 PM

Damn, I need help for my potty mouth?

I KNOW I'm not the only one that swears on this board.

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Trouble

Now what is the point of this post? A jest? And why from you? Thats out of character.

I believe Manic is just picking with Jodi in respect to that annoying guy that trash talked Jodi a few days ago.

**Jodi** · 09-05-2006, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by KelJu

I believe Manic is just picking with Jodi in respect to that annoying guy that trash talked Jodi a few days ago.

That is my thoughts as well. That was amusing

**Trouble** · 09-05-2006, 02:01 PM

Yeah, I saw the comments he posted. Jodi doesn't swear any more than the rest of us.

Maybe we should teach her some "southern", Kelju. So colorful, so descriptive...

**TJ Cline** · 09-05-2006, 02:01 PM

I find this thread offensive and also very fucking disrespectful .

**Trouble** · 09-05-2006, 02:05 PM

Oh. Then I'm sure you will report it, Foreman.

**DaMayor** · 09-05-2006, 02:10 PM

For the love of Pete, would you all stop this dad gum nonsense...darn it! Golly Gee, you are some of the most disrespectful dang people I've ever run across....Jeezamaneti!

**MyK** · 09-05-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I find this thread offensive and also very fucking disrespectful .

**Dale Mabry** · 09-05-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Trouble

Oh. Then I'm sure you will report it, Foreman.

That is high-larious.

**TJ Cline** · 09-05-2006, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

That is high-larious.

And true, I report all offensive threads like this one. The only problem is the system will not let me report my threads.

Edit: It seems we can report our own posts.

well I have to go, I have alot of work to do.

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Trouble

Yeah, I saw the comments he posted. Jodi doesn't swear any more than the rest of us.

Maybe we should teach her some "southern", Kelju. So colorful, so descriptive...

Yeah, we take pride in butchering the English language in Alabama.
I love watching two rednecks argue, especially after they have been drinking at the river all day and they are sunburned and angry.
I am working on my language skills now. I will be a professional in about a year, so I have that long to shape up and start acting like one.

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

And true, I report all offensive threads like this one. The only problem is the system will not let me report my threads.

Edit: It seems we can report our own posts.

well I have to go, I have alot of work to do.

**Triple Threat** · 09-05-2006, 02:17 PM

**DaMayor** · 09-05-2006, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

heh heh.....My fave.

**tucker01** · 09-05-2006, 02:23 PM

what the fuck is up with all these bullshit posts. Fucking bullshit I say.

**P-funk** · 09-05-2006, 02:25 PM

what afucking stupid thread.

For fuck sake. I say we bant anyone that starts a stupid thread.

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 02:25 PM

Absofuckinglutely!

**TJ Cline** · 09-05-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

what afucking stupid thread.

For fuck sake. I say we bant anyone that starts a stupid thread.

**Triple Threat** · 09-05-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Trouble

Now what is the point of this post? A jest? And why from you? Thats out of character.

Uh oh, looks like Manic is in trouble now. Not in Trouble, mind you, just ... I think I'll STFU now.

**DaMayor** · 09-05-2006, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Uh oh, looks like Manic is in trouble now. Not in Trouble, mind you, just ... I think I'll STFU now.

Danger! Danger,Will Robinson!

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Uh oh, looks like Manic is in trouble now. Not in Trouble, mind you, just ... I think I'll STFU now.

Or he might be deep in trouble.

**Dale Mabry** · 09-05-2006, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

what afucking stupid thread.

For fuck sake. I say we bant anyone that starts a stupid thread.

I am offendud by yur lack of propur grammur and spellink.

**P-funk** · 09-05-2006, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I am offendud by yur lack of propur grammur and spellink.

you should be bant too.

**DaMayor** · 09-05-2006, 02:37 PM

I say we purge this forum and start over! Down with the foul mouthed, truckstop inhabiting, mis-spelling, under thirty-something, misinformative Mods! Oh, and that midget fellah too. And that other guy.....

BANT.

...<they mis-spelt that

**KelJu** · 09-05-2006, 02:39 PM

Pfft, "banned" is so 3 months ago.

**P-funk** · 09-05-2006, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by KelJu

Pfft, "banned" is so 3 months ago.

some people just don't get it.

Banned was soooo 1982.

We use BANT now...get with it!

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