How to Use the F‐Word Appropriately

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Do not use the F-word if you are not an adult.

   Although there's no hard-lines or consensus on a certain age, the general recommendation will be:
   Never use the under the age of 13/14.
   
   Strongly avoid using the word if under the age of
   18.
   
   Using the f-word might get you in serious trouble if you choose to use it while still under
   18.
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   Step 2: Do not use

   Examples are work, meetings, briefings, workshops and/or trainings.
   
   You are talking to someone you only have a formal relationship with.
   
   Its usage is to describe the actual literal meaning.
   
   Many words and/or clauses exist to describe this in a more formal way.
   
   It is used as a swearing targeted towards the person(s) you are talking to.
   
   The usage of the word will be offensive, abusive or hurtful to the person(s) you are talking to.
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   Step 3: or at least

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   Step 4: avoid using the f-word

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   Step 5: even as an adult

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   Step 6: if: The usage is in formal situations.

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