"Myself" is used:
* Reflexive Pronoun: When the action of the verb is directed back to the subject.
* Example: "I hurt *myself* while playing basketball." (The action of "hurt" is directed back to "I").
* Intensifier: To emphasize the subject.
* Example: "I did it *myself*." (Emphasizes that the speaker did the action alone).
"Me" is used:
* Object of a Verb: When the pronoun receives the action of the verb.
* Example: "My friend gave the book to *me*." (The action of "gave" is directed to "me").
* Object of a Preposition: When the pronoun follows a preposition.
* Example: "Between you and *me*, I think the movie was boring."
Common Mistakes:
* Incorrect: "My friend and myself went to the store."
* Correct: "My friend and I went to the store." (Use "I" when the pronoun is part of a compound subject).
* Incorrect: "This gift is for you and myself."
* Correct: "This gift is for you and me." (Use "me" when the pronoun is part of a compound object).
Important Note: The rule of thumb is to think about whether the pronoun is acting on itself ("myself") or being acted upon ("me"). If you're unsure, try replacing the pronoun with "I" or "he/she/it." If it sounds natural with "I" or "he/she/it," then use "myself" as the reflexive pronoun.