Profanity and Eavesdropping Assignment Directions:

1. Eavesdrop on someone elses conversation. This can be done anywhere! (In line at the movies, at a party or gathering, at a sporting event etc...)

1. What did you overhear?

2. What was the effect on others who were around or who were listening?

3. Did gender or culture have an effect on the profanity used? If so, how?

4. Why do you think the communicators used profanity?

5.Did it have an effect on the communication or message being sent?

6. How does profanity affect language today?

7. In your opinion, is it a barrier or a bridge to communication?

8. In your opinion, what does the use of profane language say about the person using it? How do you view them? In your opinion, are people who use profanity stereotyped? If so, how?