Casually, nothing formal.
It's sounds questionable.
If not, what is the correct way to respond similarly?
2007-03-25 10:32:26 · 15 answers · asked by ende 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Nor I.", but it is accepted to say "Me, neither"
2007-03-25 10:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fine in an informal sense, but grammatically it's wrong. If you're using it for speech (i.e. writing a story, script etc) then it's fine because, well, people say it.
But, saying 'Me neither' makes little grammatical sense. As an example:
Steve: I don't like cabbage.
Anna: Me neither.
The 'me' actually means 'I [don't either]'. Using it in the way above is like Anna saying 'me don't like it either,' which, obviously, makes little sense.
To get to the root of a grammatically correct phrase, try rephrasing it.
For example, consider saying the following sentence:
'Take my friend and me home, please.'
Now consider:
'Take my friend and I home, please.'
Which is correct?
Many people would say the second ('...my friend and I') but in actual fact 'Take my friend and me home, please,' is grammatically correct, because if you lose the 'and my friend' bit you'd say 'take me home,' not 'take I home.'
It's a tricky business, isn't it?
2007-03-25 15:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by Phil K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Nor I" is the best English. But no one will die if you say "me neither". People will know what you mean, and communication is the whole point of language.
2007-03-25 10:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's acceptable. The more correct or formal will be:
Neither do I. I don't either.
Neither will I. I won't either.
Neither am I. I am not either
2007-03-29 01:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by MoiMoii 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not grammatically correct, but in informal speech, it is acceptable.
"I don't either" is the proper response. (or "Neither do I")
2007-03-25 10:38:17 · answer #5 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's the negative equivalent of "me too". Both are fine in everyday meet-someone-in-the-street speech.
2007-03-25 11:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
or you could just say, I wholeheartedly agree.. i feel exactly the same... bit of a long way around though... go with neither do i.
2007-03-25 10:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by tinker33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not - neither do i
i wouldnt worry about it too much. Worry when you become politically incorrect.
2007-03-25 10:36:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what verbal you are referring to.
Could say simply - not I, nor me or I agree
2007-03-25 10:37:18 · answer #9 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Neither do I." That phrase is much more eloquent and proper.
2007-03-25 10:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋