Me, myself, and I
Me, myself, and I
(OP)
Many people apparently do not know how to use these three words.
Examples of how to use these words:
Dick, Jane, and I attended the party.
Jane accompanied Dick and me to the party.
Both of these are correct. When in doubt, break the sentence into clauses, each with a different subject/object as appropriate.
Dick attended the party. Jane attended the party. I attended the party. Therefore, Dick, Jane and I attended the party.
Jane accompanied Dick to the party. Jane accompanied me to the party. Therefore, Jane accompanied Dick and me to the party. I don't know how many times I have heard the word "I" incorrectly substituted for "me" in this type of sentence structure.
I have also become hypersensitive to the misuse of the word "myself." When I hear it, it is invariably being used incorrectly. Unless you are referring to yourself, don't use it! Frequently, it is used redundantly, e.g., "I like shrimp myself." Just say that you like shrimp. I avoid this word at all costs, as it's hardly ever necessary.
Examples of how to use these words:
Dick, Jane, and I attended the party.
Jane accompanied Dick and me to the party.
Both of these are correct. When in doubt, break the sentence into clauses, each with a different subject/object as appropriate.
Dick attended the party. Jane attended the party. I attended the party. Therefore, Dick, Jane and I attended the party.
Jane accompanied Dick to the party. Jane accompanied me to the party. Therefore, Jane accompanied Dick and me to the party. I don't know how many times I have heard the word "I" incorrectly substituted for "me" in this type of sentence structure.
I have also become hypersensitive to the misuse of the word "myself." When I hear it, it is invariably being used incorrectly. Unless you are referring to yourself, don't use it! Frequently, it is used redundantly, e.g., "I like shrimp myself." Just say that you like shrimp. I avoid this word at all costs, as it's hardly ever necessary.
xnuke
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RE: Me, myself, and I
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RE: Me, myself, and I