Answer: Swear
Clues: “Four” and “Letters”
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.” 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.
But they did break it down by demographic. Profanity is far more acceptable among younger workers than those over 65, among men versus women and in the Midwest more than 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.”
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.”