I am too

tinanam0102Are Is the following 'too' right?

No.

tinanam0102 I thought it should be 'either'.

It should.

tinanam0102Or is it 'too' is colloquial?

No. It's wrong.

CJ

Hi CalifJim,

A: You're not strong enough to lift the box
B: “I am too.”

Does B mean 'I am (B) strong enough to lift the box'?

Thanks
TN

tinanam0102“I am too.” ... 'I am (B) strong enough to lift the box'?

Yes, it means that, and more.

I am too. = On the contrary, I certainly am (strong enough).

This signals contradiction, and it can continue thus:

— You're not strong enough.
— I am too.
— You are not!
— Am too!

Hi CaliJim,

I get the picture now. It's a funny one.

You have a great great day!
TN

Hi CalifJim,

I found a thread: 'Me too' used to agree with a negative statment.

Woman: (...) I can’t wait to get on that boat.
Jerry: Me too!

The reader says it's wrong. I have trouble following their thread. Should it be 'I can't, either.'

Thanks
TN

tinanam0102Woman: (...) I can’t wait to get on that boat.Jerry: Me too!The reader says it's wrong. I have trouble following their thread. Should it be 'I can't, either.'

I can't either is correct. However, in casual conversation, me, too might creep up, with the intended meaning of Yes, I agree with you. The context would keep the speaker

tinanam0102 Should it be 'I can't, either.'

Yes, or, my preference, Me neither.

Agreement with an affirmative: Me too. Agreement with a negative: Me neither.

I like chocolate. / Me too.
I don't like broccoli. / Me neither.

CJ

Hi Philip, hi CalifJim,

Thanks a lot.
TN