Me Neither, Me Either & Me Too: Usage Rules and Examples

The phrases me neither, me either, me too are used to express agreement in English but in different situations. “Me too” is used when you agree with a positive statement, such as, “I like English.” — “Me too.” “Me neither” is used for negative statements: “I do not like spinach.” — “Me neither.” “Me either” is another way to agree with negative sentences, but it is more common in informal or spoken American English. For example, “I do not like horror movies.” — “Me either.” Using these phrases correctly helps you participate in conversations confidently and makes your spoken English sound natural. Remember—use “me too” for positive agreement and “me neither” for negatives, especially in exams or formal writing. Avoid saying “me too” after a negative sentence as it is a common mistake among students.

Students often get confused between me neither, me either, me too when they want to agree with someone. Each phrase has a different use. “Me too” is used after a positive statement: if your friend says, “I enjoy playing football,” you respond, “Me too!” “Me neither” is used to agree with negative sentences: “I do not like math.” — “Me neither.” “Me either” has the same function as “me neither,” but is commonly used in informal, spoken English, especially in America: “I cannot draw well.” — “Me either.” However, in writing or formal situations, “me neither” is recommended. In daily conversation, these expressions help you respond quickly and sound more natural. Some common mistakes include using “me too” with a negative statement or using “me either” in a formal letter or essay. If you remember the simple rule—“me too” for positives and “me neither” for negatives—you will avoid most confusion. Using these agreement phrases effectively strengthens your communication skills and helps in English assignments, speeches, and class discussions.

Learning how to use me neither, me either, me too is an important part of mastering conversational English, especially for students in Classes 6–12. These phrases help you express that you feel the same way as the person speaking, but the phrase you choose depends on whether their statement is positive or negative.

“Me too” is always used when you want to agree with someone’s positive statement. For example, if your friend says, “I love reading stories,” your correct response is, “Me too!” This means you also love reading stories. It is a friendly, fast way to join in a conversation and share similar feelings or experiences.

“Me neither” works the opposite way. It is used when you agree with a negative statement. For example, if someone says, “I do not like getting up early,” you would reply, “Me neither.” This shows you also don’t like getting up early. This form is common and considered correct in class, writing, and most exams.

“Me either” also means negative agreement and is often used in American spoken English: “I cannot swim.” — “Me either.” However, “me either” is informal and is usually not accepted in essays or formal schoolwork in India and the UK. That’s why it’s safer to use “me neither” in those situations.

Common mistakes include mixing up the phrases or using “me too” after a negative statement (“I do not play chess.” — “Me too.” is incorrect). Also, using “me either” in exams or letters is best avoided.

In practice, these phrases help you sound natural and join conversations easily. For example:
Student A: “I like pizza.”
Student B: “Me too.”
Student A: “I don’t enjoy science experiments.”
Student B: “Me neither.”
Student A: “I can’t run very fast.”
Student B: “Me either.” (spoken, informal)

To avoid mistakes, remember the rule:
— Use “me too” only after positives.
— Use “me neither” (or “me either” in casual speech) after negatives.
In formal writing, always choose “me neither.” These shortcuts are part of polite, effective English, and you will find them in dialogues, essays, and even reading short stories like these from Vedantu. Practicing these phrases with friends will boost your confidence and make your schoolwork more accurate in 2025.