Don't you eat chicken? vs Why don't you eat chicken?

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'Don't you eat chicken?' is a direct question asking about a specific behavior, while 'Why don't you eat chicken?' is asking for the reason behind not eating chicken. The choice between them depends on whether you want to inquire about the behavior itself or the underlying reason.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 662 views

Don't you eat chicken?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask a direct question about someone's eating habits.

This phrase is used to directly ask someone if they eat chicken, without inquiring about the reason behind it.

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You think these loafs come all the way out to the ocean just to eat chicken?
Since when the vegans eat fried chicken?
Shall we talk while we merrily eat chicken together?
Can I decide after I eat the chicken?
Why wouldn't he eat a chicken?
Do you eat a lot of chicken?
So is your place can get something to eat besides chicken?
Did he eat too much hormone chicken?
So is there a place we can get something to eat besides chicken?
Is it a sin for a fox to eat a chicken?
You let the girls eat a factory farm chicken?
Here, why don't you eat this chicken when you're done with your ice cream.
Did I really eat two chickens already?
See what happens when you eat chicken.
You want to eat fried chicken with me?
What if Mariano eats a chicken-eating spider?
Don't eat chicken with your fingers except at a picnic.
Why don't you eat with us tonight?
In fact, don't you eat, either, else she'll be mouthwatering.
Here, why don't you eat the finger, too.

Alternatives:

Do you eat chicken?
Are you eating chicken?
Are you a chicken eater?
Are you a fan of chicken?
Are you into chicken?

Why don't you eat chicken?

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to ask for the reason behind someone not eating chicken.

This phrase is used to inquire about the specific reason or explanation for someone's choice of not eating chicken.

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You think these loafs come all the way out to the ocean just to eat chicken?
Since when the vegans eat fried chicken?
Shall we talk while we merrily eat chicken together?
Here, why don't you eat this chicken when you're done with your ice cream.
Can I decide after I eat the chicken?
Why wouldn't he eat a chicken?
Do you eat a lot of chicken?
So is your place can get something to eat besides chicken?
Why don't you eat with us tonight?
Here, why don't you eat the finger, too.
Did he eat too much hormone chicken?
Why don't you eat the smashed biscuit on the table?
Why don't you eat up and we'll tell you.
Why don't you eat a real meal?
Why don't you eat it, Mother?
Why don't you eat with a fork like everybody else?
Why don't you eat some fruit.
Why don't you eat me, Brian?
Why don't you eat with us sometimes?
And why don't you eat it too?

Alternatives:

What's the reason you don't eat chicken?
Can you explain why you don't eat chicken?
Could you tell me why you avoid chicken?
Is there a specific reason you don't eat chicken?
I'm curious about why you don't eat chicken.

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Don't you eat chicken? vs Why don't you eat chicken?