As you may know, I'm a big fan of the Art Of Manliness Blog. I love that there is a consolidated guide for the guy that wants to hit that ideal between gent and man. They've got a little bit on knowledge on any subject: how to shop for socks, dating tips, how to bald gracefully! I think every and any man ought to consult the AoM blog once and a while.
Unfortunately, there isn't much of a female counterpart available. Sure, you can find a few scattered posts about how girls nowadays are little tramps and we should all be more like Grace Kelly. The problem is most of those posts revolve around what women ought not be doing as oppose to what we ought to. They end up sounding negative and catty rather then helpful.
Being a lady isn't about what you can't do!
You wanna drink? Go ahead!
You like sex? Have it!
Smoke and debate and play tackle football and wear jeans and eat sloppy joes if you have a mind to. The trick to doing anything and everything is to do it with a little tact and a little class.
That's what makes a Lady.
So, here's a little help for the gal that wants to be a Lady and also wants to express herself colorfully-
The Guide to Classy Cursing
I swear often. In casual conversation. I enjoy the punch curse words pack. I have always tried to converse so that my full meaning and intent is understood through my words. And in that swears are very handy.
Ladies can curse in such a way that it actually makes them more charming.
Conserve you curse words, use them sparingly. The rarity of your vulgar speech will give it more emphases. (This rule I just can't follow- though I'm working on it)
Use unexpected and novel curses. Lets face it- Fuck is boring. It's overused and trite. Look to the past (Whoreson, Damnable Ass) or try other languages (Scheisse, Testa di Cazzo) for new and insulting swears.
Don't shy away from explicit swears- there's no sense in pulling your punch. My favorite go-to swear is Cunt. Give it a whirl, you'll make quite an impression. Get lengthy- Bastard cocksucking piece of shit or Sweet bleeding Christ on the Cross.
Use curses when referencing situations rather then people. Let's be honest- no one like to be cursed at. While it is sometimes justifiable, it's still rude.
Whether you swear out of anger or as simply a discussion enlivening interjection, follow it up with a smile. Every time. This helps to show that despite the wretched phrase that just escaped your mouth, you're still genial and sweet.
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