Are the words 'FAULT' and 'BLAME' acceptable western words when speaking about responsibilities ?

Answer 1

If you are hoping to resolve a situation through discussion, the words 'fault' and 'blame' are both very confrontational, and often inaccurate.

Why not look for a better way to describe the sitaution, and discuss individual responsibilities and how to correct problems which have occurred?

That way, no-one feels defensive or defeated. And, let's face it, defensive and defeated people are not going to be great at discovering solutions and developing ideas, are they?

Answer 2

The fault lies with the new politically correct wallahs, like it is their fault we a re becoming self conscious about the use of normal words, of course the fault could be a crack in the pavement, or the site of an earthquake let us not forget.
Blame - well if I wrench my side then I am to blame and it would be unfair to blame someone else. Again the words are not unacceptable in there selves and other cultures would have their own words for them. Are you implying that we should not use those words because you find them offencive only because the are what you call western words, rather than English. What about Spain Italy France and Germany, are their words any better or worse depending on which context they use them in?

Answer 3

Every thing we think we know is filtered through our unique perceptions. "Finding fault" and "Placing blame on others" is how some peoples perceptions function. Especially if their self esteem is not very positive-their self protective reactions are all the more stronger.
Acceptable or not it is a free country. Tweaking our own perceptions takes critical thinking-empathy for others, self awareness. The individuals involved each contribute to the situation. there is one persons side of it, the other persons side of it , and then there is the truth.

Answer 4

NO! Those words are extremely offensive. It sounds as though you are throwing the fault on the other person. It could also be a sign of weakness if you take the blame. Concentrate on the word, "responsibilities". "I/we must take responsibility for our actions. " Do you think you are responsible for the problem?" Think of responsible as the key focus. Never blame or fault, those are offensive and fighting words, normally those words are used by codependents.

Answer 5

Was someone irresponsible? If their irresponsibility caused some sort of mishap, than it is possible, it was their "fault" and they might be "blamed."

But if you are talking about responsibilities in general, then those 2 terms really don't fit, as they are negative and infer failure. Many people have responsibilities and are responsible, and there for as those are positive attributes, positive words should be used in such situations.

Answer 6

I feel they are ONLY acceptable when those Responsibilities are Deliberately or Negligently applied- to a given situation. One can make a MISTAKE in doing something they're Responsible for (due to no fault of their own)- but they shouldn't be found culpable for the outcome...

Answer 7

Yes, they are acceptable words, but if you want a more thorough answer, please share with us the whole sentence you are trying to say with "fault" and "blame" so we can help you better. Maybe what you are saying is offensive??? Those words by themselves have nothing wrong with them.

Answer 8

Fault is better than blame. Fault is ok and suggests a learning experience.

Answer 9

They are acceptable words grammatically. They do tend to imply that someone has done something wrong, however, so they may not always be appropriate, depending on your intended meaning.

Answer 10

Yes. If someone doesn't live up to their responsibilites then they are at FAULT, they could be BLAMED for any negative consequences that result.