What's With the Language!!!!

What's with all the foul language? I am no prude but for crying out loud, I am ashamed to go out in public any more, not because of my mouth but because of those around me.

I work in construction and I hear my share of foul expletives daily from those I work with, I don't need to hear the same thing when I go to the store or out to eat. Come On!!!

Quite often when I am in a crowded public place I can expect to hear a few "F" bombs, along with some "MF" or SH.. then comes G..D.... or J....C..... often this is all in the same sentence. Then I turn to see who is talking this way, expecting to see a rough lumberjack or a rugged biker. But I am shocked to find a woman or sometimes a young teen. Where has the decency gone, the respect for your fellow man?

I am in no way a saint, I have been known to say a few words that I shouldn't, after I blurt these out I am very embarrassed and ashamed of my self. In fact I got quite upset at work last week and said somethings that I regret. This really bothered me especially when the person I was working with heard me and said "what did you say". I was bothered by my actions enough that the next time I saw him I apologized for my language.

Ephesians 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Like I said at the beginning I am no prude. But common decency demands a little respect for those that we come in contact with. A friend of mine shared this acronym that his daughter learned at school.... THINK. If it passes the test below it is okay to talk about.
True
Helpful
Intelligent
Nice
Kind

This usually pertains to gossip but I also think that it can apply to the spoken word in general. I said the spoken word but I also believe the written word should be taken into consideration. I can go on the internet and check out the status of my friends on FaceBook and there are those words again blatantly written down for me to see. What is wrong with a little respect?

I don't want to be offensive here........ but I am being offended. So what should I do?....... Avoid all public assemblies except church?....... Stay off the internet?........ Shut my self off from the outside world?...... Become a recluse?

I believe that I am to be part of this world, to be involved with those who have different thought patterns and ways of life than myself. I just don't have to participate their way, I can still be friendly, social and respectful of their living styles. All I ask......... is that I also am respected.

Any thoughts????? ===Skid===