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Re: At Competition

Cuss and swear words are in the English language. They have their place within the language and a time and place for their usage.

That being said, people need to learn to tailor their language to their audience (or possible audience). Since there are many different people around the pits (children, men, women, etc,etc,etc) we should be on our best behavior and choose words that have the least chance of offending anyone.

I doubt very many of you would use cuss and swear words at a job interview. The reason for that is that you are trying to make a good impression upon the person that you are interviewing with. Even though that is a pressure packed interview, you still only use proper unoffensive language. The same should be in the pits of a FIRST competition. Whether you realize it or not, you are making an impression of FIRST in all people that pass by your pit.

I wonder if FIRST has ever considered installing a 'primal scream' room at each regional.
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