Can a Potty-Mouth Get You a Promotion?

Posted on by Caleb Newquist

“Swearing does provide a sort of release that other language doesn’t provide.”

~ Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, a co-author of a study that says cursing can “clear the head,” and “conveys the sort of aggression that is rewarded with honors and promotions in high-stress workplaces.”

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