I don't swear (actually, I try my best not too). With that I don't mean the swear that refers to you promising upon God, your mother, etc. I'm talking about the "dirty language" (as my father would call it with a frown on his face); the words that are censored (most of the time) and replaced with unrelated symbols instead of letters (such as #$%&^&!$#%&*). I do get asked if I can swear, and the answer to that is yes, of course
I can. Anyone can. It's just another word and as long as they can
speak, they can be taught to say anything.
Anyway, there are 4 main reasons why I try my best not to swear (I actually don't have to try very hard anymore, but adding 'try my best' to that sentence sort of...completed it):
1 - Religious reasons: Islam (and I'm pretty sure every other religion as well) talks against sins of the tongue. This is not limited to just swearing; it includes gossiping, backbiting, lying, cursing and many others. We have been advised to choose our words carefully and guard our tongue. A hadith says "people are not thrown into the hell fire on their faces or noses, but due to the result of their tongues" (Al-Tirmidhi). I'm okay with NOT being thrown into a fire burning for millions of years, thank you!
2 - Social reasons: This is all about setting a good example for the younger children and being respectful to others (older and younger). It is also all about not wanting to be given the crazy eyes look and a 'nice one' from my parents. By 'nice one' I mean the sensation of extreme pain when the palm of your sri lankan parent meets your face, causing you to hear sounds similar to a thunder storm even though the weather outside is just fine.That's a pretty strong reason to NOT swear.
3 - Confused reasons: The 'art' of swearing has gotten me confused. I mean, if someone does something you do not agree with, how does asking them to go copulate with themselves, or to copulate off, make any sense?? Or if a particular person is being mean, how does calling them a female dog (extremely sexist by the way! The male dog is to be equally blamed for their actions! You cannot clap with just one hand!) resolve anything? Think about it.
4 - An equally (if not more) important reason - Dramatic reasons: That's right. Wipe that confused look off your face. I know what you're thinking: wouldn't someone aimlessly swearing left and right during all relevant and irrelevant times be more likely to be labeled as dramatic because they are, well, causing drama? Not necessarily. Since I am someone who does not swear on a regular (or irregular) basis, if I do happen to open my mouth and spill filth, admit it, would everyone not stare with their eyes wide open and hand over their mouth? If I get really mad and tell someone that he/she is a female dog and they should just copulate themselves - it would catch them off guard! They would know that I am REALLY mad and they should run away and hide for, you know, their own safety and what not. What better way to shoo away the bad guys (you might not get this last bit if you aren't Sri Lankan)?
Four main reasons apart, the REAL reason why I try not to swear is because I don't like to. As simple as that - I don't like it. It's dirty language (okay so maybe my father's words have gotten to me). I just think that there are so many other words to use to express one's self. When you think about it, swearing really doesn't achieve much, or make a lot of sense (see above: main reason 3) in many cases. There are a few people out there who choose to swear to express their emotions, and that's their choice. It's their way and I don't think it's fair for me to say "once more and I'll give you a nice one" to them. Or is it?
Anyway, there are 4 main reasons why I try my best not to swear (I actually don't have to try very hard anymore, but adding 'try my best' to that sentence sort of...completed it):
1 - Religious reasons: Islam (and I'm pretty sure every other religion as well) talks against sins of the tongue. This is not limited to just swearing; it includes gossiping, backbiting, lying, cursing and many others. We have been advised to choose our words carefully and guard our tongue. A hadith says "people are not thrown into the hell fire on their faces or noses, but due to the result of their tongues" (Al-Tirmidhi). I'm okay with NOT being thrown into a fire burning for millions of years, thank you!
2 - Social reasons: This is all about setting a good example for the younger children and being respectful to others (older and younger). It is also all about not wanting to be given the crazy eyes look and a 'nice one' from my parents. By 'nice one' I mean the sensation of extreme pain when the palm of your sri lankan parent meets your face, causing you to hear sounds similar to a thunder storm even though the weather outside is just fine.That's a pretty strong reason to NOT swear.
3 - Confused reasons: The 'art' of swearing has gotten me confused. I mean, if someone does something you do not agree with, how does asking them to go copulate with themselves, or to copulate off, make any sense?? Or if a particular person is being mean, how does calling them a female dog (extremely sexist by the way! The male dog is to be equally blamed for their actions! You cannot clap with just one hand!) resolve anything? Think about it.
4 - An equally (if not more) important reason - Dramatic reasons: That's right. Wipe that confused look off your face. I know what you're thinking: wouldn't someone aimlessly swearing left and right during all relevant and irrelevant times be more likely to be labeled as dramatic because they are, well, causing drama? Not necessarily. Since I am someone who does not swear on a regular (or irregular) basis, if I do happen to open my mouth and spill filth, admit it, would everyone not stare with their eyes wide open and hand over their mouth? If I get really mad and tell someone that he/she is a female dog and they should just copulate themselves - it would catch them off guard! They would know that I am REALLY mad and they should run away and hide for, you know, their own safety and what not. What better way to shoo away the bad guys (you might not get this last bit if you aren't Sri Lankan)?
Four main reasons apart, the REAL reason why I try not to swear is because I don't like to. As simple as that - I don't like it. It's dirty language (okay so maybe my father's words have gotten to me). I just think that there are so many other words to use to express one's self. When you think about it, swearing really doesn't achieve much, or make a lot of sense (see above: main reason 3) in many cases. There are a few people out there who choose to swear to express their emotions, and that's their choice. It's their way and I don't think it's fair for me to say "once more and I'll give you a nice one" to them. Or is it?
"I mean, if someone does something you do not agree with, how does asking them to go copulate with themselves, or to copulate off, make any sense??"
ReplyDeleteHilarious how you put that!
You mean to tell me real people are reading my blog? :O
ReplyDeletePlease excuse me while I sit here frozen in surprise and happiness while my self esteem shoots up sky high!...