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I would challenge Rizla and his expert though ... the size of a person's vocabulary is usually demonstrated by their language.
I'd respectfully suggest that other studies exist to show the over reliance on a few words is unintelligent ... and that an over reliance upon words that express emotions in a negative manner probably hurt the speaker as much as they are intended to shock or offend their audience!
To those who only have a hammer ... everything looks like a nail !
Not my theory but did make me think, English is a very expressive language, swearing is just another way to express a feeling or emotion.
Those that don't swear maybe don't have the vocabulary of swearwords, therefore, the premise given by the Professor could well have some justification.
I swear, it is a very useful form of expression and is usually understood internationally.
This morning I shouted "Dickhead" to a man who cycled across the road without realising I was almost upon him, I doubt he spoke much English, but he certainly understood my comment as he apologised