Cursing has no place at work

I recently read a story on CNN online about the former CEO of Yahoo, Carol Bartz, and her reputation of using curse words.

She criticized board members that fired her and some of her famous quotes were  published in The Wall Street Journal.

Society expects women to have a feminine demeanor.

Women are not expected to use foul language in the workplace and to communicate in a calm and nurturing way where there is an understanding.

Is there a double standard of workplace decorum for men and women?

Being successful in the career field that you are in can be stressful at times.

When a man uses curse words while communicating with co-workers, he is generally viewed as powerful and dominant.

He is not seen as someone who is weak.

Women, on the other hand, are more emotional, which is often mistaken for weakness.

It is much harder for women to get ahead in the corporate world because men are viewed as natural leaders.

Women should refrain from using curse words in the workplace.

Some might feel that it helps to get their point across, while others just want to be disrespectful.

It could be sending a negative message to co-workers.

It is natural to want to be taken seriously, but the important message may be overshadowed.

Women in the corporate world have to fight harder to prove that they are capable leaders -- just as capable as any man with the same credentials.

It is inappropriate for both women or men to use curse words in the work place. As an employee, each person is representing the business.

As the copy desk chief of The News Argus, I not only represent the student media at Winston-Salem State, I also represent those who were an influence to me.

As a female journalist, situations may occur that may seem unfair, and I may feel disrespected.

I should not compromise my character by cursing or exhibiting any other inappropriate behavior.

At WSSU, I look at faculty and staff  as examples of how a professional should behave in the workplace.

When I hear administrators use inappropriate language, I get the impression that they do not follow the same professionalism that they are attempting to impress upon the student body.

Using curse words shows the unprofessional side of people, and they do not have anything intelligent to say to express how they feel.

Those who hold higher positions should not curse at their employees to show how tough they can be.

Instead of making employees feel comfortable enough to talk to them, they intimidate them, resulting in a loss of respect from their subordinates.

Every company has different rules that are set for office decorum, but both women and men should refrain from cursing in any professional setting.