1. Code switching! (When to use, and not to use certain language.)
COOL TOOL January 11, 2011
Code switching!
(When to use, and
not to use certain language.)

2. Profanity happens! Profanity, or swearing, happens –
in movies, on tv, in real life.
However . . .

3. CODE SWITCH!
There are many places where profanity are simply not acceptable.

4. ALERT! There may be varied responses for these!
DISCUSS!
ALERT! There may be varied responses for these!
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) in the following places:

5. DISCUSS! In a place of worship?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
In a place of
worship?
(a service, a wedding, a funeral)

6. DISCUSS! In a Rated R movie?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
In a Rated R
movie?
Please do NOT give us
an example! :-/

7. DISCUSS! In a Rated PG-13 movie?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
In a Rated PG-13
movie?

8. DISCUSS! In a Rated PG or G movie?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
In a Rated PG
or G movie?

9. DISCUSS! On TV? Cable/non-cable?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
On TV?
Cable/non-cable?
Are you watching TV with your Grandma? Your friends?

10. DISCUSS! In the neighborhood? At the park?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
In the neighborhood?
At the park?
Are you hanging out with your
friends? Are there little kids
around?

11. DISCUSS! On Facebook or texting?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
On Facebook
or texting?
Who can read it?
Do you know who has
access? Anybody!

12. DISCUSS! Hanging out with your friends?
Would using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
Hanging out
with your
friends?
Home? Mall? Park?

13. DISCUSS!
Should using or hearing profanity be ok (or considered “normal”) . . .
At school?
The answer is
“NO!”

14. Code Switching
Even though profanity or swearing may be “normal” in some places with some people,
At Sennett . . .

15. Profanity and swearing are not welcome at school!
Make the “code switch!” We want to be a profanity-free zone!

16. Think about what you are saying
Think about what you are saying. Know where you are, and what’s appropriate!

17. And another point to ponder, How does code switching apply to what we wear?

18. Have a great day! 