Words to be avoided in Polite Conversation

[abaris]

For example the word "cunt" is probably one of the last taboo words in our language and is considered by most as a vulgar word and to be avoided in polite discussion.

Depends on who you're talking to. I guess it doesn't sit well at a formal dinner party, but I can imagine quite a few cordial conversations where noone would take issue with it's use. Words being used are entirely dependent on present company. Probably a bad idea using too many swear words in business negotiations, though a friend of mine had the CEO of a major company telling him that he's at liberty to screw him anytime, as long as a certain term in a contract isn't changed. Also depends on country, I guess.