Most of my friends cuss now just because everybody else does, and I think it's really stupid. They just do that to be cool, and I know that. I don't see the point in cussing, especially at our age! Also it makes me really mad when they cuss but I don't know why. I know I can't just not be their friends because they do that, but what should I do?
-Anne
Hey, sweets. So your friends have been runnin' their potty mouths around ya, huh? Maybe some friends do it to be cool and maybe some do it just because they are around it a lot. I know it can be really annoying to hear, especially if you are not into that kinda language! So..what to do?
It def wouldn't be a good idea to end your friendships with these peeps just because they cuss. Friendships are based on much more than that. But if it really bothers ya, you gotta put your foot down!
Tell your friends that it really bothers you when they cuss. Because it is their personal choice whether they do it or not, you can't really tell them what to do. But as your friend, they should respect that you are uncomfortable when they do this. Ask them politely to hold off on the cussing if they can when they are around you! Totally fair, right?
So instead of being super angry or defensive about this whole cussing business, just ask them not to do it around ya. In the end, it is their choice to cuss, not yours. Talk it out and things will def get better!
<3, Sharon
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BY ANDREA T. ON 9/24/2008 11:24:00 AM 85 COMMENTS