Euphemistic Language

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A euphemism is a word or phrase that stands in for another word or phrase, chosen to mask or soften the true meaning of what is being expressed. A euphemism may be used for superstitious reasons, due to religious or cultural taboos, or for political reasons. For a fiction writer, euphemisms, in dialogue, can be helpful in revealing character. The opposite of euphemism is dysphemism.

In life it is normal for people to not like the truth to be spoken directly because the truth is often bitter and hard to handle. Euphemism is created for people who can't handle the truth even though it is just a simple fact like death. When we say that someone is dead, it turns out to be a little bit rough in delivering the message hence, we say that the person has passed away.

People nowadays are too exposed to the culture of using euphemisms that now the true word of a particular meaning is now considered as a taboo such as dead and shell-shock. From my opinion, although that it is considered as much more polite to talk in euphemistic language, I doubt that it is a healthy life style. Hiding the reality in delivering the truth is not really the best way to communicate with people. It is very rude to manipulate with others' mind and make them think it is okay when the truth is really a devastating matter.

This video shows a comedian explains how euphemism is used to manipulate our mind and the way we think through time.

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