Swearing seems to be back

Interesting point to bring up, can offer some personal experience here. 

I've cut out GD from my vocal library entirely, although over text sometimes it's a habit. I honestly never really considered the true offensive nature it could pose to someone, and while I don't classify it as a 'slur' it certainly isn't needed. If you've ever met an Italian, you know about every fourth word is an f-bomb and that's how I was raised. The cursing comes out a lot more in casual conversation, but I've been trying to taper it down if possible. When you go nearly 32 whole years with swearing just being a part of how you were brought up, it's hard to quit. I am trying, though!

I also find that the impact of the word has a lot more value when it's used with less frequency. If there's a guy who says "fuck" ALL the time when he gets mad and says the word then it doesn't mean as much. Contrast that with the sweet young guy who has never said a curse word around you before... if he got REALLY mad and started dropping bombs then I bet you'd listen. Food for thought. 

Anyways. Have removed GD from my vocabulary, trying to work on JC next. It's really just a subconscious habit.