This questionnaire is designed solely for the purpose of gathering information about the general attitude towards profane

language. The answers will be used for my research project only, and your name will not be mentioned anywhere. Your sincerity is more than welcome.

Gender: Age:

male

female

1. Do you swear on a daily basis?

Yes

No Yes No

2. Do you consider swear words to be vulgar and inappropriate? 3. Do you mind swear words in literature and films? Yes No

4. Do you think a joke is funnier if it has swear words in it? Yes 5. In your opinion, who tends to swear more? a) Women b) Men 6. Underline the moods in which you swear the most anger happiness sadness frustration surprise weariness boredom

No

excitement nervousness

7. Do you use swear words to insult someone?

Yes

No Sometimes

8. Are you insulted when others swear at you? Yes No 9. Does swearing help you relieve stress? Yes No

10. Do you think that swear words are an integral part of language?

Yes

No Not sure

11. Would languages be better off without swear words? Yes No Not sure 12. How often do you swear in the company of your friends? a) often b) rarely c) never 13. How often do you swear when youre with your family? a) often b) rarely c) never 14. How often do you swear when talking with a stranger? a) often b) rarely c) never 15. Do you tend to avoid swearing when conversing with older people? Yes No Sometimes

16. Are you pro or anti censorship in the media? 17. In your opinion, who is more likely to swear more educated or uneducated people? 18. Does the lack of eloquence have something to do with swearing, in your opinion? Yes No 19. Do you ever find yourself swearing out of a habit? Yes No 20. Do swear words help you when arguing? Yes No

21. In your opinion, who is prone to swearing more often - extroverts or introverts?

Thank you for your time, patience and sincerity!