!Hi, I’m from Turkey, where using degrading or honor-offending language directly toward a person is a criminal offense in most cases, not just socially unacceptable.
I know that in the U.S., freedom of speech is much broader and that insults or swearing are generally legal. But I’m curious about the real limits.
How far can someone go with insulting or verbally degrading language before it becomes illegal in the U.S.?
Where is the line (threats, harassment, repeated behavior, public order, etc.)?
Also culturally, how common is swearing or insulting language in everyday life toward strangers?
Thanks