Why You Should Be Friends With People Who Curse
A new study shows there might be a connection between swearing and honesty. Does having a foul mouth mean you're more trustworthy? When Is It Okay To ...
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Hey potty mouths, I’m Trace and this is a frickingDNews Short. We’ve talked before about the history of swearing and how it can relieve physical pain. And new research published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science found that people who swear more are associated with higher levels of honesty and integrity! F*** yeah! I’m super honest! Since swearing is a form of self-expression, the researchers say those who do it more are portraying themselves more honestly than those who refrain. So, if you swear like a sailor (and I know I do), you’re probably more honest than people who swear less or don’t swear at all! In the study, 276 participants told researchers how much they swear in their daily lives. They were then given a questionnaire which assesses a person’s ho...
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Hey potty mouths, I’m Trace and this is a frickingDNews Short. We’ve talked before about the history of swearing and how it can relieve physical pain. And new research published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science found that people who swear more are associated with higher levels of honesty and integrity! F*** yeah! I’m super honest! Since swearing is a form of self-expression, the researchers say those who do it more are portraying themselves more honestly than those who refrain. So, if you swear like a sailor (and I know I do), you’re probably more honest than people who swear less or don’t swear at all! In the study, 276 participants told researchers how much they swear in their daily lives. They were then given a questionnaire which assesses a person’s ho...
