I or me – the quick test that never fails

There’s a quick test for “I” or “me” that never fails. You already use it without thinking.

It usually slips in when you’re being careful. “She invited my colleague and I.” The extra effort makes it sound polished, so it feels right in the room.

Here’s the test.

Take the other person out of the sentence. “She invited I“? No. You’d say, “She invited me.” Put your colleague back in and it stays “me“: “She invited my colleague and me.“

You don’t need to remember a rule for this. Your ear already knows the answer the moment the second person is gone.

Quick win: When you’re unsure, drop the other name and listen to what’s left. The word that sounds right on its own is the right one.

💬 Which version slips out of you in meetings?