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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Serious!

What is the difference between these two sentence/phrase:

I am serious! ...
I am being serious ...
  

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As they stand with no further context, I see no difference—beyond the fact that the first one could (though unlikely) refer to a permanent character trait.

— Mister Micawber

  • As they stand with no further context, I see no difference—beyond the fact that the first one could (though unlikely) refer to a permanent character trait.
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As they stand with no further context, I see no difference—beyond the fact that the first one could (though unlikely) refer to a permanent character trait.
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Not even emotionally?!

I am serious! You shouldn't do it.
I am being serious! You shouldn't do it.
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I am serious! You shouldn't do it.
I am being serious! You shouldn't do it.

Not even emotionally?!-- Sorry, but I don't see it. I see only 2 speakers choosing different alternatives.
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