me personally vs I personally

Both 'me personally' and 'I personally' are commonly used in informal speech, but 'I personally' is considered more grammatically correct. 'Me personally' is often used in casual conversation, while 'I personally' is preferred in more formal contexts.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 1435 views

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech.

"me personally"

'Me personally' is a colloquial expression used to emphasize a personal opinion or experience.

Examples:

Me personally, I prefer tea over coffee.
Me personally, I think we should go with option B.

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How it started is very significant for me personally.
This event meant a great deal to me personally.
Operation Rock Avalanche was the low point for me personally.
Not just at DTG but for me personally, yes.
But you said the King asked for me personally.
I want Sanchez to hear from me personally.
From now on I'm asking you to communicate with me personally.
And it means a great deal to me personally.
It was addressed to me personally on the mainland.
Participation in activities unacceptable to this firm, and me personally, if not outright illegal.
He Wanted to tell me personally.
The course of your relationship will be monitored closely by our staff and by me personally.
All of us, me personally.
Then he shall hear it from me personally.
Today he's taking care of me personally.
In 2009 by Astrid and me personally acquired and restored the restoration is almost complete.
Evan, you're appealing to me personally when...
This is not for me personally.
Whoever did this to the Captain is going to answer to me personally.
For me personally, it was a special moment.

Alternatives:

I personally
Personally, I
For me personally
Speaking for myself
In my opinion

This phrase is considered more grammatically correct and is preferred in formal contexts.

"I personally"

'I personally' is a more formal way to express a personal opinion or viewpoint.

Examples:

I personally believe that we should invest in renewable energy.
I personally think that the blue color suits you better.

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I personally oftentimes listened to these criticisms.
Especially since I personally have never had a case like Kate's before.
I personally put him downstairs two hours ago.
I personally prefer to take the stairs to Paris.
I personally thought it was betrayal.
And I personally am obsessed with morality.
I personally will lead our armies in that venture.
I personally terminated his project this morning.
I personally handle the hiring of every contractor.
I personally made five vodka Sprites disappear.
I personally am not so optimistic.
I personally supported the amendment proposals on this without hesitation.
I personally do not like sitting alongside fascists.
I personally believe both sides are wrong.
I personally have recently visited the region four times.
However, I personally favour codecision.
I personally like that style of presentation.
I personally liked very much those three-setters.
I personally pierced 37 tanks with one bullet, the rest ran away.
I said that I personally wanted to discuss.

Alternatives:

Me personally
Personally, I
For me personally
Speaking for myself
In my opinion

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