Pronoun Order

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Scooter

#12369 Fri, 07 Nov 03 07:34 PM

I seem to recall from school days that when using multiple pronouns the first person is put last. For example, "She and I will drop by to see you later" would be correct. I believe "I and she will drop by to see you later" would be considered incorrect. Is that the case? Is there a rule or is it just convention? Does the same apply to object pronouns? Would you say "Please stop by to see me and Jim later" or "Please stop by to see Jim and me later"

Scooter

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Nouns, Pronouns

Raul

#12374 Fri, 07 Nov 03 08:17 PM

Compare:

1. John and I did a great job. We are so proud.

2. I and John really messed up everything. We feel very sorry.

Do you notice the difference? If you mention something bad, wrong or negative, "I" should go first. In other cases, the other person has to go first for politeness.

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