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24 Dec 2017
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What is the difference between I don't want anyone poking around in my private affairs. と and I don't want anyone to poke around in my private affairs. と ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I don't want anyone poking around in my private affairs. と and I don't want anyone to poke around in my private affairs. と ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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@nborowski73 which one is usually used in daily conversation?
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同じ意味です。言葉遣いの異なる方法だけです。"I don't want anyone poking around in my private affairs."の方がもう少し自然だと思います。
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I would probably use "I don't want anyone poking around in my private affairs." Both are acceptable, though. It's a matter of preference.

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