Truthful Language is What We Actually Need

Euphemism is a structure of harmless word that substitutes an offensive or suggestive one. Some euphemisms are used to amuse people and other than that intend to give positive appearances to any negative statements. The opposite of euphemism would be dysphemism.


Mr. Kamar taught us in-depth about euphemistic language and it really caught my attention. All this while I thought people are being sarcastic and not knowing that euphemistic language does exists. To avoid giving a negative statements, some people are very good in using euphemistic language.


For example, "she's very healthy" referring to those fat people out there. Knowing the real truth would be hurtful but sometimes in unavoidable circumstances to care about other's feelings, we have to use euphemistic language. Mr. Kamar showed to us a stand up comedy by George Carlin. I admit, he is very good in giving out examples of euphemistic language. You can search for his video at youtube.


The side-effects of euphemistic language should also be considered as people are expecting you to tell the truth instead of hiding it. Some people don't even care and some people like to use euphemistic language just to fit in. It is your choice people. Choose wisely.