Me myself I.

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  1. Did

    Didcot Red Well-Known Member

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    Why do people use "myself" when "me" or "I" are perfectly adequate?
     
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    I never say it

    mi-sen.
     
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    I, myself, like to use the multiple version. Suppose that's just me ;)
     
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    well

    Personally when 'I' refer to 'myself' one normally say's 'me'.
     
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