How a sweary boss might make you want to work harder, or quit

<p>Some people love to swear. In the workplace, some of those people might be in charge.</p> <p><b>By Alexandros Psychogios and Dritjon Gruda for The Conversation</b></p> <p>You may have worked with one (or be one) yourself. The team leader who likes to pepper a pep talk with spicy language, or the manager who uses swear words to express themselves in the clearest possible terms.</p> <p>How colleagues respond to colourful language varies. Some might enjoy it, while others are unbothered. It can also be considered a sign of poor leadership, unprofessional – and simply unnecessary.</p> <p>Our research suggests people’s reactions to a sweary boss depend not only on what is being said, but also on who is listening and where they live.</p> <p>We found that there is not a single “correct” way for leaders to communicate.