A Fashion for Bad Language.

Elegant costumes...but not elegant language.I don't know about you, but I find women swearing somehow much more offensive than men. Perhaps it's because women are the gentler sex and discouraged from testosterone driven competitiveness, but surprisingly, in the 18th Century it seems bad language was tolerated from women. As one observer in the 1700's wrote;
"Good round oaths are often heard from the lips of gentlewomen, who are quite familiar with the slang of the sportsmen and the stable."
And rank was no bar as shown in this story about the Duchess of Marlborough.
One day the Duchess called on the Chief Justice Lord Mansfield, but neglected to leave her name. When his Lordship queried the manservant who had answered the door, as to who had called, the bemused footman's reply was;"I couldn't find out who she was, my Lord, but she swore so stiff she must be a lady of quality." The fashion for Bomabzine...or 'Bum-be-seen.'
Does it bother you when women swear? Is it unforgiveable or excusable in certain situations, or is swearing not worth getting upset about? Share your thoughts (no obscenities please!) in the comments below.