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Are People Who Curse More Intelligent?

A new study is out about cursing. It says people who curse are more intelligent when I always sort of thought the opposite. The study says:  While you might think…

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 20: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is presented with a “swear jar” during the launch of the BBC Australian Good Food show at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 20, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)

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A new study is out about cursing. It says people who curse are more intelligent when I always sort of thought the opposite. The study says:  While you might think it is a sign of poor vocabulary, or low intelligence, instead swearing appears to be a feature of the language that an articulate speaker can use in order to communicate with maximum effectiveness.Do you think people curse when they are trying to get their point across? Is cursing really bad?