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What does "myself" mean and why did the speaker used this word? Can I say "me" instead of "myself" in this kind of sentence?

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Rebecca

It is common to say "me, myself," or "I, myself," to refer to oneself personally. These expressions hold a similar meaning "I, personally," or "me, personally." You can use these expressions when you want to emphasize your personal opinions or preferences for something. However, you cannot say "I, me." Ex: I, myself, am allergic to eggs. Ex: I, personally, don't like to socialize with large groups of people. Ex: I, myself, am one of those people that don't like exercising.

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