The Effects of Swearing at Work and the Importance of Authentic Communication

TLDR Swearing at work can actually improve relationships among coworkers by allowing them to express themselves and establish trust through authentic communication, according to a study from the University of East Anglia. The study suggests that HR directors should encourage swearing in the workplace to help develop social bonds.

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00:00 The episode is about swearing at work.
01:06 The hosts discuss the topic of swearing at work and reference a study from the University of East Anglia that looks at the effects of swearing in the workplace.
02:12 A study found that swearing at work can actually improve relationships among coworkers by allowing them to express themselves and establish trust through authentic communication.
03:10 The study suggests that while executives may not swear as much as lower-level employees, HR directors should encourage swearing in the workplace because it helps develop social bonds.
04:20 The FCC has standards for television networks regarding profanity, but some organizations, like the Parents Television Council, believe the standards are not strict enough.
05:21 There was a 22% increase in profanity on television from 2001 to 2006, with an average of 4.53 swears per hour during the family hour.
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