Is it OK for a Christian to swear?

Is it ok for a Christian to swear as long as they do not take Christ's name in vain.
The reason for me asking this is that i swear under my breath on a daily basis and generally don't worry about it what are the views of others.

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

I recall reading the words of a Royal Navy chaplain on that very matter. He said he would tell the men he accepted they will swear, especially under stress, but did not want them blaspheming.

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@ArishMell
Yes i try not to blaspheme.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

@SW-User I try not to swear,, blasphemy or otherwise, but do curse under stress - frequently at my own mistakes or clumsiness. I don't like it and am not proud of it.

I don't like gratuitous swearing. I used to work with someone who used the F-word so much in ordinary conversation that one day I remarked he'd "be lost without copulation". Then had to explain - he honestly didn't realise his habit.

That was in colloquial speech but a lot of SW users are habitually and needlessly potty-mouthed even here, in written messages.

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@ArishMell
I fully agree with what you say.