he seems nice vs he seems to be nice

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'He seems nice' implies a general impression of niceness, while 'He seems to be nice' suggests that the person is actively behaving in a nice way. The choice between them depends on the context and the nuance you want to convey.

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he seems nice

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a general impression of someone's niceness.

This phrase is used to convey a general perception or impression of someone's character or behavior as being nice.

Examples:

I just met him, and he seems nice.
She seems nice, but I don't know her well.
The new teacher seems nice to the students.
He seems nice, but I can't quite figure him out.
They seem nice, but appearances can be deceiving.

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He seems nice, and I can tell he really likes you.
So he seems nice.
If he seems nice, then we'll ask for money.
Well, he's on the way to a Happy Meal, but he seems nice!
Well, he seems nice.
He seems nice, doesn't he?
No, he seems nice, but too weird to be trusted with men's business.
He's got a nervous energy, but he seems nice.
I mean, he seems nice, but that party is - is not my scene, man.
I mean, he seems nice, but he's only been here a few weeks.
I mean, he seems nice, And my dad wants to get him some normal.
When he is Terry his eyes are blue and he seems nice and kind and when he is Twisty his eyes are red and he is violent.
He seems nice up front, but he's aggressive.
He seems nice, and he's certainly organised.
He seems nice for a slave trader.
So he seems nice.
But he seems nice.
And he seems nice.
But he seems nice.
And he seems nice enough.

Alternatives:

he appears nice
he looks nice
he comes across as nice
he gives off a nice vibe
he exudes niceness

he seems to be nice

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is actively behaving in a nice manner.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that the person is currently displaying nice behavior or characteristics.

Examples:

He seems to be nice, but I don't know him well yet.
She seems to be nice to everyone she meets.
The new employee seems to be nice and helpful.
He seems to be nice, but I'm not sure if it's genuine.
They seem to be nice, but let's see how they act in different situations.

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he seems to be nice
Although he seems to be a distinguished young man.
Goliath is not what he seems to be.
But that's what he seems to be.
But he seems to be holding back in the classroom.
But he seems to be holding back in the classroom.
They should be, but he seems to be getting worse.
Because he seems to be into you.
Well, he seems to be rationalizing maladaptive behavior.
The man, he seems to be getting hurt.
And he seems to be doing it.
Despite getting so soaked, he seems to be fine.
Though he seems to be doing better than your friend.
Though entirely detached from action within, to the spectator he seems to be active.
In this he seems to be right.
In fact, he seems to be oblivious to pretty much everything.
You know, he seems to be obsessed with threes.
Anyhow, he seems to be taking it in stride.
And he seems to be ahead of schedule.
But he seems to be unaware that someone has already found it.
Well, he seems to be telling the truth, but his meds could be masking a lot.

Alternatives:

he appears to be nice
he looks to be nice
he comes across as being nice
he gives off the impression of being nice
he projects niceness

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