Be kinda and sincere in your responses. Study ettiquette and practice it. Let our tongues be used only for pleasure. Just as we would not brush our hair with the same brush we use to clean the toilets, neither should we use the same mouth to kiss, suck, or serve that spews filth and disrespect to the rest of the world.
~ adapted from "Taming the Tongue" by Katie B.
I love this comparison. I've shared it with Halder, who generally takes his slaves to task over swearing, but it's true in plain vanilla life, too. At the same time, I find it highly amusing when people swear in front of me and then apologize. I have been known to spew a few choice words now and then, but it's usually pretty relevant when I do.
I think that in general, people are not kind enough to each other. Nevermind the BDSM world you and I enjoy...PEOPLE, in general, are not aware, respectful, or gracious enough with each other. Even in lifestyle relationships, "bad" names can take on a special, even complimentary, meaning. "slut" "cunt" "pet"...forgive the failure of imagination, but I don't know "bad" names for male subbies. Share if you care to...
Anyhow. Just one of those flittering thoughts I wanted to share.
I agree. I think it's also important to be aware of the language we use with our significant others, even when joking. Petty insults even in jest can build up animosity over time.
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