Then try to stop it. I have found that some people will stop if you let them know that it offends you – not everyone, of course, but you can always try. Just be sure to ask nicely! Ordering them to stop will not sound good, nor is it nice at all.
When I was at my locker at the end of the day, the girl next to me asked, “Does my swearing offend you? I’m sorry; I’ll stop, I promise.” I was astounded, because not just everyone goes around asking people if their swearing offends them. It might just be because I wear a veil; but whatever the cause, I appreciated her thoughtfulness and told her so.
So not everyone is rock hard inside when it comes to their swearing and being considerate of others. If you have too much swearing around you, politely ask the person(s) to stop and you might be surprised. Give even those you don’t want to talk to a chance – you may be surprised.
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. - Matthew 5:34-37
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. - Matthew 5:34-37
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