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Offroad Posted 15 years ago
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Dear teachers

Are these sentences OK?

Does my not liking her upset you?

Does the fact I don't like her upset you?

Does me not liking her bother you?

They're a bit strange, I know, but I just couldn't find a better way of saying it.

Maybe...

Are you upset because I don't like her?

is the best choice

Thanks
  

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I think all four sentences are acceptable in informal settings. "

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I think all four sentences are acceptable in informal settings. In a more formal setting I would probably go with the first one: "Does my not liking her upset/bother your."
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offroadDoes my not liking her upset you? - -Awkward but acceptable
Does the fact I don't like her upset you? -- most grammatical of the 3
Does me not liking her bother you? -- Substabdard English and the person who usese it will be judged accordingly.


I would say: Does it bother you that I don't like her?

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offroadHi,

Dear teachers

Are these sentences OK?

Does my not liking her upset you? O.K. It may sound formal.
Does the fact I don't like her upset you? Fine. It may sound informal and common.
Does me not liking her bother you? Not bad. It may sound very colloquial.

They're a bit strange
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