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Default Re: (I) as an object pronoun!

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Originally Posted by dduck
I agree with Lib. I believe it is incorrect to use "I" as on object pronoun. Some native speakers believe they are being more "refined" by substituting "I" for "me" e.g. between you and I. However, this - if I recall correctly - is diplomatically classed as "overcompensation" in my grammar book.

Iain
Most refer to that as "hypercorrection".
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