When Uncle Frank Issued His Command That "Bad Language" Should

Essay

When Uncle Frank issued his command that "Bad language" should never be used in his presence, his college-aged nieces and nephews agreed out of respect to honor his wishes. But later, when they were out together and he was not with them, they discussed what each of them thought that Uncle Frank had meant. Explain why it can be difficult to interpret an expression like "Don't use bad language!"