These days, it seems like people are willing to cuss everywhere, even at work. Do you try to censor yourself in the heat of the moment, or do you just let the words fly? There’s a new poll out on profanity in the workplace, and 9% of people say it’s “completely acceptable.” Another 23% say it’s “somewhat acceptable.” Not everyone is that chill about it though. 28% say it’s “not very acceptable” . . . and 31% say profanity at work is “not at all acceptable.” They didn’t break it down by the types of workplaces . . . and they didn’t differentiate between angry, aggressive cursing or just “casual,” conversational profanity. (Assuming you consider those to be different things.) But they did break it down by demographic.
Profanity is far more acceptable among younger workers than those over 65 . . . among men than women . . . and in the Midwest than in any other region of the country. People were also asked about profanity “in front of young children.” 5% of people say it’s “completely acceptable.” Another 11% say it’s “somewhat acceptable.” 25% say it’s “not very acceptable,” and 54% say profanity in front of kids is “not at all acceptable.” Younger adults and men were also more likely to say that was okay than older folks and women.
And finally, people were asked if they censor themselves on social media. 13% of people say it’s “completely acceptable” to curse within their own social media posts. Another 24% say it’s “somewhat acceptable.” 26% say it’s “not very acceptable,” and 29% say profanity on social media is “not at all acceptable.”
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