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Misuse of myself is one of the most common grammatical mistakes in business. Think it doesn't matter? Be assured that many business people hear this mistake and make conclusions about a person's ability.

When do I use me, myself, or I?

John and I / myself / me attended the meeting.

Try the elimination technique to determine which one is correct. In this case, take out "John." Which of the following sounds correct?

• Me attended the meeting
• Myself attended the meeting
• I attended the meeting