The other evening, while at a networking function, I told a story about a recent court appearance. Inadvertently, and for the first time ever, I blurted out the word “f##k,” while on the record. The word would have been perfect in context under any other circumstances but, clearly, inappropriate in court.

 The conversation around the table was very interesting. Almost everyone conceded that, in many circumstances, it’s a perfectly descriptive word. And several people also admitted that they use it quite often.

 Obviously cursing in court is inappropriate, even if it’s inadvertent. And I did a full mea culpa to the judge. But I am a curser. Are you?