Using Euphemism and Impolite Language among University Students

Abstract

The aims of this study are; to help students to pay more attention to euphemism and taboo, to help them to use these two concepts in a very precise way, and to encourage using euphemism, while avoiding using taboo. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher designed a questionnaire for a sample of 40 four-year students of English department, from Sudan University of Science and Technology. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method to conduct her study. After the analysis of data, the researcher reached the following results: people do not use euphemism very much; people use taboo groups, in informal conversations, and with close friends; people agree to the use of euphemism in protecting feelings and showing respect and concern. Religion, politeness etc are reasons restrict people from using taboo. The researcher recommended that; people should pay more attention to euphemism and taboo, Taboo should be forbidden in public places, and people should encourage using euphemism in their daily lives.