Why in tag question we use "aren't I"?

[Chaaki]

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Why in tag question we use "aren't I" and we don't use" am not I?" in the sentence:
I am handsome, aren't I?

[Alan]

Hi Chaaki,

'Am not I' sounds very affected in English and just try saying 'Amn't I?' Now you know why we say 'Aren't I/'

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[Shyone]

Can we not use " Am I not"? I live here in Ireland for neigh on 9 years, and never, ever, have I heard someone say "aren't I".
In fact, they do use "Amn't I", and pronounce it "Amen't I"
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[Chaaki]

sorry miss shyone but can u look up the question tag in any grammar book and u will see "aren't I?"

[Shyone]

You know the saying: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"?

I have learned English here, and I'm sorry to say, not once did I hear 'aren't I'.
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[Janelt]

"aren't I" is grammatically correct. That's it ! :-??

[Chaaki]

yes I am sure that it is a correct grammatical rule. :P