Language taboo, euphemism is the beginning, when people are reluctant to disclose the forbidden thing, and must be specified when the matter, it must be replaced by the more tactful words come to say. English taboo exists mainly in the following six aspects. One is a religious taboo, thirdly, sexual taboos, and the third is taboo in human excretion. Four taboos in sickness or death. Five are taboo in social status. Six is taboo on age and weight.When the conversation when it comes to these areas, we need to learn to apply the euphemistic way of saying it, and avoiding touching on taboo, euphemism would have the function of taboo. Following examples show: United States official on poverty (poor) are taboo, euphemism commonly used words: needy, underpriviliged, disadvantaged. Deprived , disadvantaged , in reduced circumstances..In social communication, when people talk about the disease, creating a lot of contrary to the ornaments, understatement, so as to avoid the stimulus to give people comfort. Such as:
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