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> I was baffled at how people tried to avoid bad words, yet still clearly invoking that word in my head. Because it’s the word itself which is the problem. If
by mcphage 6y ago
> I was baffled at how people tried to avoid bad words, yet still clearly invoking that word in my head.
Because it’s the word itself which is the problem. If you substitute a different word, then you’re saying a different word.
> Whereas I back in Germany it would be socially accepted to say these things as they are.
German doesn’t have euphemisms?
- mgerullis 6y ago> Because it’s the word itself which is the problem. If you substitute a different word, then you’re saying a different word. You are right but that’s exactly the point the video is making. By trying to avoid saying the bad thing you still invoke the bad thing. > German doesn’t have euphemisms? Maybe but generally it’s not common.