[header] How to make a friend stop swearing [title] Let them know you are uncomfortable. [step] Tell your friend that you are uncomfortable every time they use a curse word or a succession of curse words. Make sure to let your friend know that you do not have a problem with them, but with their excessive cursing. 
Preface the conversation with a positive tone by saying something positive first. [substeps] You can say, " hey barbara, you're a great person and one of my really close friends.