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What the F@#k? New research shows changes in how the F-word is being used over time.
(www.psychologytoday.com)
this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2023
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Anecdotal, but it does appear that the fluent use of profanity is expected in some social/cultural circles. The military would be a prime example. I think as these circles are influenced by younger generations they eventually succumb to the softening of the F-word. From personal experience, there can be a lack of distrust for someone who refrains from swearing. A lack of some use of profanity can come off as someone being sheltered, having a lack of street cred or general social awareness, etc.