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Prefer to do sth vs prefer doing sth Is there any difference between those two sentences: "prefer to do sth" & "prefer doing sth"? - I would prefer to talk via e-mail. - I would prefer talking via e-mail. Thank you in advance for any help!

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Prefer to do sth vs prefer doing sth

Is there any difference between those two sentences: "prefer to do sth" & "prefer doing sth"?
- I would prefer to talk via e-mail.
- I would prefer talking via e-mail.

Thank you in advance for any help!

 

They both have the same meaning but I think "I would prefer talking via email" is more common to say.

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Prefer to do sth vs prefer doing sth:


- I would prefer to talk via e-mail.

this one is correct in this structured sentence.

 

- I would prefer talking tp you via e-mail.

this will be the correct form to use if you want to use "prefer doing"

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