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.

  • Stern@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Same realm as “Dang” and “Darn”. Someone getting mad about it is just trying to tone police.

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      1 year ago

      It’s a slightly less harsh version of “shit”. I don’t know where you’re from, but it’s absolutely considered a swear word in Britain and much less tolerated than “dang” or “darn” lmao

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        1 year ago

        Not sure what part of the UK you’re from, but that’s absolutely not the case (at least in the North West where I’m from).

        Crap is a bit of a crude word, but I don’t know anybody who would consider it being an actual swear word. For clarity, I’m using the definition of a swear word where it’s something you’d have to censor on public air.

        If someone said “dang” or “darn” around here, you’d get a raised eyebrow and everyone would just think you’re from the US because we just don’t use those words here.