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SYSK Choice: How to Train a Human (or Dog) & Why English Has Changed

Something You Should Know

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Swear Words in Other Languages

Swear words are an unusual class of word. They're not stored and produced in quite the same way as other words. So we think that there is something slightly different about swear words compared to normal language. It's true that use of swear words has become more acceptable. There's no doubt about that. And I think that's a cultural shift. That's about loosening of norms.

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