Me (14y male from Poland) got my english teacher annoyed/disappointed after saying the word “crap”. I’m unsure if this is the right place to ask this question but is saying that word considered bad? I always thought it was pretty mild and not a big deal.

  • Badass_panda@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My dude, re-read the comment for a sec. A doctor saying they need a “shit sample” or a “cup of your crap” would both be much more shocking than a stool sample.

    … that’s the point.

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      1 year ago

      Just because two words are unprofessional doesn’t mean they’re equally vulgar.

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        1 year ago

        Ok. Go ahead and show they’re not. Give me a single circumstance where “shit” is unacceptable and “crap” is totally fine.

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          1 year ago

          Television targeted at pre teens and teenagers is a good example, saying shit would feel weird but crap is fine.