Taboos and EuphemismsPPT
TaboosTaboos are behaviors, actions, or words that are considered immoral,une...
TaboosTaboos are behaviors, actions, or words that are considered immoral,unethical, or culturally unacceptable. They are based on cultural, social, orreligious beliefs and are deeply ingrained in society's norms. Taboos cansurround topics such as death, sex, politics, and race.Example: Taboos in the WorkplaceIn some workplaces, there are taboos around topics such as religion, politics,and money. Employees may feel uncomfortable discussing these topics with theircoworkers or superiors due to a fear of offending or stepping out of bounds.These taboos help maintain professional decorum and avoid conflicts at work.Example: Taboos in the HomeIn many homes, there are taboos around topics such as religion, politics, andmoney. Parents may not want to discuss these topics with their children due toa fear of confusing them or planting seeds of doubt. These taboos help maintainfamily harmony and avoid conflicts within the household.EuphemismsEuphemisms are polite or indirect words or phrases used to avoid usingoffensive or direct language. They are used to soften the blow of sensitivetopics or to make a more positive or polite impression. Euphemisms can be used invarious social situations, such as death, sex, and politics.Example: Euphemisms in the WorkplaceIn some workplaces, euphemisms are used to avoid using offensive language. Forexample, instead of saying "He's being fired," you might say "He's being let go."This euphemism softens the blow and makes it more palatable to hear. Similarly,instead of saying "She's being laid off," you might say "She's being downsized."This euphemism also softens the blow and makes it more palatable to hear.Example: Euphemisms in the HomeIn many homes, euphemisms are used to avoid using offensive language. Forexample, instead of saying "He's died," you might say "He's passed away." Thiseuphemism softens the blow and makes it more palatable to hear. Similarly, insteadof saying "She's pregnant," you might say "She's expecting." This euphemism alsosoftens the blow and makes it more palatable to hear.
