The bad workman always blames his tools (Proverb)

THE BAD WORKMAN ALWAYS BLAMES HIS TOOLS

Meaning: Often someone who makes a mistake doesn't want to accept responsibility.

Mini-Dialogue: Jackie sees Barb in the computer center.

Jackie: Hey, Barb, what's happening
Barb: Grrrr! This computer's driving me crazy!
Jackie: What do you mean?
Barb: I can't get it to do what I want! I hate this!
Jackie: You mean you tell it one thing, and it does something different?
Barb: Uhhhh... not exactly... I mean, it does exactly what I tell it, but...
Jackie: You keep telling it the wrong thing?
Barb: Uh-huh.
Jackie: So, it's not the computer's fault.
Barb: Huh-uh, I guess not.
Jackie: Well, then, just remember, "The bad workman always blames his tools."
Barb: Ouch! I guess you're right.

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Question: When would you use this proverb?

   A. When a friend says you made a mistake.
   B. When a friend makes a mistake.
   C. When a friend blames someone else.

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ANSWER: C

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