私 (watashi) vs 僕 (boku)


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**one teacher said:**

> When we are talking about kids, we differenciate boys and girls
>
>   * 私：for girls
>   * 僕：for boys
>

>
> for adults, it doesn't matter

**another teacher:**

> it's expected that I refer to myself as 僕 always, because I'm a man

**one japanese friend:**

> 僕 seems little cute

**my brother:**

> always use 俺 within friends

...  
I always try to use 私  
how is the best way to say "I" or "me" (for boys, and for girls)?

