Ever had a conversation that left a bad taste in your mouth—like you just chewed on a sock marinated in vinegar? No, it wasn’t your friend’s questionable lunch choice. It was their words.

Foul language is like adding too much salt to a dish—it overpowers everything else and leaves people reaching for a metaphorical glass of water. Sure, some folks think a well-placed curse word adds flavor, but let’s be honest: sometimes it’s just plain bitter.

Rick Jewett and Dr. Bill Fix have taken this concept and turned it into a book, The Bad Taste of Foul Language: Communicating With Kindness. They explore how words can either uplift or leave people feeling like they just swallowed a lemon whole.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to clean up your vocabulary (or help someone else do the same), this book might be just what you need. Check it out on Amazon—your taste buds will thank you!