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Latest post Mon, Oct 19 2009 10:34 PM by Philip. 1 replies.
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Mr. Tom  +  947458 Mon, 19 Oct 09 10:04 PM

Hi

 

Could you please tell me which sentence is better?

 

I look around me and see nothing but mess.

I look around myself and see nothing but mess.

 

Thanks,

 

Tom
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Philip  +  947480 Mon, 19 Oct 09 10:34 PM
Me is correct.  However, because of the proximity of the area near the observer, I can understand why the reflexive feels natural.  Some might even say that it's perfectly correct.  I, myself, wouldn't fault it.
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