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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Telling/tell

I don't like it when you tell me what you like about me.
I don't like it when you're telling me what you like about me.

Is there any difference between the given sentences? I see none.
  

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The second one focuses more on the continuity of the action but without reason, so the difference is subtle and irrelevant. Use the first one.

— RandomGuy

  • The second one focuses more on the continuity of the action but without reason, so the difference is subtle and irrelevant.
  • Use the first one.
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The second one focuses more on the continuity of the action but without reason, so the difference is subtle and irrelevant. Use the first one.
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