Red angry face emoji. Isolated on white emoticon. Obscene language.
Photo by ya_blue_ko / Shutterstock

Researchers Say Swearing Could Be A Sign Of Intelligence

Think cursing is low-brow?  Think again – researchers say using swear words could be a sign of intelligence.

One study correlated a knowledge of swear words with better overall language skills.  Experts also say ‘appropriate’ swearing can be a sign of social intelligence.

People who curse have also been found to be more honest, more creative, and in some cases stronger and healthier.

Do you curse a lot, or keep your language strictly PG?  When you were growing up, what were the rules on bad words?

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.