That's not me

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

Removes the contraction for increased emphasis or formal writing.

Uses a different dummy subject, often used when the specific 'that' isn't previously defined.

Focuses specifically on personal preference or characteristic behavior.

Shifts the focus to a comparative description of character.

Used when reacting to a description of one's own speech or past behavior.

Common in professional or public relations contexts to disavow an image.

Adds a more philosophical or deeply personal tone to the denial.

Suggests a broader categorical rejection of a specific persona.

Specifically denies responsibility for an action rather than identity.

Uses modern terminology regarding identity and personal alignment.