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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Would rather

Do you mind if I smoke? Well, I would rather you didn't. What does this sentence with 'would rather' mean? Please explain.
  

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I think we can consider this a fixed phrase. (whatever).

  • I think we can consider this a fixed phrase.
  • (whatever).
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I think we can consider this a fixed phrase. I would rather you didn't means I prefer that you not...(whatever).

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