Swearing at the workplace may hurt your career

This post came out from My Paper (21 July 2015)
Title - Swearing at the workplace may hurt your career

Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Lingering impressions
2. Breaking the rules
3. Keep it classy
4. Off colour/ Off brand

On Lingering impressions

• You are as good as your word - according to the saying - and if your words are off colour, they will reflect poorly on your overall professional presence.
• Keep in mind that offices are collaborative places and we are constantly in the company of people who share different values and beliefs.
• If you offend someone with your language, you may harm valuable relationships with your colleagues and jeopardise the overall team dynamic. 
• By keep it clean, you can maintain your image as cool, collected and in charge.

On Breaking the rules

• In many cases, swear words or off-colour language can be interpreted as harassment, esecpaiily if the wording has a sexist slant o it. 
• If you are in a management position, you have an even larger role in maintaining an environment that ensures safety and security - both physically and mentally - and cursing can create an atmosphere of disrespect and chaos. 

On Keep it classy

• One of the most notable aspects about cursing is that it is so common. The words and phrases are objectionable and cliche.
• If you must curse, ensure your expletives are not only socially acceptable but also creative.

On Off colour/ Off brand

• If you are prone to cursing during stress or strike, make sure you never do so in front of a client or customer. 
• Remember, you are a brand ambassador for your company at all times and you need to protect your company's reputation along with your own. 

Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big