Do you consider swearing to be an acceptable or an unacceptable response to experiencing physical pain in public settings?

Do you consider swearing to be an acceptable or an unacceptable response to experiencing physical pain in public settings? Published on March 21, 2025 → Survey conducted on March 21, 2025 on 3536 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Always acceptable

10%

Usually acceptable

32%

Usually unacceptable

29%

Always unacceptable

17%

Not sure

12%

Always acceptable

10%

Usually acceptable

32%

Usually unacceptable

29%

Always unacceptable

17%

Not sure

12%

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