relax everyone. it's only a word.
my mother has learned to use the word, but not in front of "the children" who are all grown.
my italian grandmother used every single word under the sun to express herself. not a one was spared. and she never ever missed mass, not to mention gave whatever she had to everyone she knew with a need.
my aunt is much like my grandmother. the children's ears are never spared.
I have plenty of southern relatives who behave in the most proper manner, publicly, until several drinks later, then all bets are off. in other words, we know what is proper, but sometimes we choose to be improper, somewhat privately.
I appreciate how language can be very colorful and expressive. as long as it isn't used to hurt or offend.
my mother has learned to use the word, but not in front of "the children" who are all grown.
my italian grandmother used every single word under the sun to express herself. not a one was spared. and she never ever missed mass, not to mention gave whatever she had to everyone she knew with a need.
my aunt is much like my grandmother. the children's ears are never spared.
I have plenty of southern relatives who behave in the most proper manner, publicly, until several drinks later, then all bets are off. in other words, we know what is proper, but sometimes we choose to be improper, somewhat privately.
I appreciate how language can be very colorful and expressive. as long as it isn't used to hurt or offend.