'Swearing when books get dropped on your toes or the copier dies on you is one thing, peppering your daily conversation with expletives is another.' 'You need to be aware of how you present yourself to your co-workers, superiors and clients,' says Suzanne Lucas, a writer and human resources expert. Even if you do great work, cursing can have an impact on your ability to get promoted or get better job responsibilities. Similar to a disheveled appearance or tardiness, foul language can impact the way you're perceived by others in the workplace. 'When people are uncomfortable around someone they avoid them whenever possible,' she explains. 'Cursing is an aggressive and hostile way of expressing one's self,' Lett says.įurthermore it can create a distance between you and the others in your department because it makes others uncomfortable. Even if you're angry or upset, take time to develop a professional communication strategy. Instead of cursing, take the time to figure out how to let your co-workers understand what you're really thinking. Using curse words over and over again can prevent you from truly communicating what you're trying to say. Be especially careful about your language when surrounded by several co-workers at once - such as during meetings or when working in teams. 'Perceptions are important in shaping your career - you don't want to be seen as that foul-mouthed person,' she says. Constantly using foul language, however, can make it difficult to fit into a professional environment, says Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of 'The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength.'

In some professions cursing is accepted and can even help you fit in to an environment, perhaps in high-pressure jobs where everyone needs to let off some steam. Not sure where you stand when it comes to cursing? Here's how foul language at work can impact your career: 'Cursing is an aggressive and hostile way of expressing oneself.'Ĭompanies where employees are constantly in front of customers are especially harsh when it comes to foul language - employees caught cursing can be in trouble. 'We are being judged constantly by our co-workers for how we do our work and how we interact with them,' says etiquette expert Cynthia Lett. While it's commonplace to curse once in a while and may even help you build a bond with co-workers, there's a fine line to when and how you curse. ( ) - If you're cursing at work, be careful.

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