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Smart people understand why it pays to swear at work

6 mins | Aug 12, 2019
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Did Boris Johnson win favour despite swearing like a sailor or because of it? Swearing is still illegal in some places, but swearing at work seems to be on the rise. Pilita Clark, writing in the Financial Times, explores the research suggesting corporate profanity can make you appear more honest, credible and even persuasive.

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