* School: Most high schools have codes of conduct that prohibit swearing, even if the student is 18. Violating this could lead to disciplinary action.
* Workplace: Similar to school, many workplaces have policies against using profanity.
* Social situations: The acceptability of cursing varies greatly depending on the social group and situation. What's acceptable among friends might be highly inappropriate in a professional setting or with family.
So, while there's no legal restriction on an 18-year-old cursing, the social and contextual appropriateness is crucial.