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The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers


usage of swear words

attitude: some people can think like this (see more)

Many people in Australia think like this:

It is good if a person thinks something like this: Some people think some words are bad words. These people think it is bad to say these words. I don’t want to not say these words because of this. I can say these words. I want to say these words.

Note

Because the prevailing attitude is that swearing is allowed in Australia, the reverse sentiment from the 'people who think some words are bad words' is not illustrated.
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