In elementary school, we learn to say “John and I” all the time. It’s formal. It’s polite. It’s right.
Or is it?
Actually, using and I when talking about being with another person isn’t always the right choice. It is often instinctual to use and I, since it was drilled into our heads throughout school, but sometimes, the correct term is and me. *Gasp* Yes; it’s true – you can use and me sometimes and be grammatically correct!
But when?

Use and I when it is the subjects of the sentence. My fellow writers and I hate grammar mistakes.
Use and me when it …read more

I’m not known for my excellent grammar and spelling. Actually, more often than not, I just type too fast for my own good – and while I’m excellent at proofreading others’ work, I find it extremely difficult to spot my own mistakes. My problem isn’t, in general, not knowing the rules, but that doesn’t really matter. As a writer, mistakes can be fatal to a relationship with your clients, whether you knew the rule or not.
What drives me nuts, though, is the fact that many freelancers out there don’t seem to know the rules at all.
We all make mistakes, but …read more