I [don't/ won't] believe this

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A: This is hard for me to say but... I think we should put off the wedding.
B: You can't be serious! Are you having second thoughts?
A: Of course not. The thing is, my younger brother got arrested for stealing a car.
B; What?
A: He might to to jail. My parents are freaking out. The timing is bad.
B: 1. I don't believe this. The invitation have already been sent.
2. I won't believe this.
I'd like to know what difference there is between #1 and #2.
Thank you in advance for your help.

Teechr · Accepted Answer

park sang joon I don't believe this! The invitations have already been sent out.

park sang joonI'd like to know what difference there is between #1 and #2.

#2 doesn't work.
#1 means I don't believe what I'm hearing now.

Park sang joon · Answer

Thank you, teechr, for your very helpful answer.

Then I'd like to know if I can think B convinces herself B is lying.

Teechr · Answer

park sang joon Then I'd like to know if ~~I can think~~ B ~~convinces herself B~~ thinks A is lying.

No, it's not meant literally. It's just an expression of shock.

Park sang joon · Answer

Thank you, teechr, for your continuing support and correction of my post.

Then, I'd like to know if it means "I can't believe."

Teechr · Answer

park sang joonThen, I'd like to know if it means "I can't believe it."

That expression is very similar, but you wouldn't use it in that setting. You might use it on reflection, after that conversation is over.

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