Something You Should Know

The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of Swearing-SYSK Choice

March 7, 2026·48 min·5-min readconversationalself improvement
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A bump on the head may have long-term consequences often overlooked, while effective conflict resolution hinges not on winning arguments but on the discipline of not reacting impulsively. Swearing retains power not from the words themselves but from the social signal of disrespect they co

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William Ury

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William Uryby William UryRebecca Roachby Rebecca RoachMike Carruthers

Books

Possible: How We Survive and Thrive in an Age of Conflictby William UryFor F's Sake: Why Swearing is Shocking, Rude and Funby Rebecca Roach

Research & Papers

New Zealand longitudinal study on TV and antisocial behavior

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Mental HealthNegotiationParenting

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