How am i supposed to do that? vs How should i do that

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'How am I supposed to do that?' implies a sense of obligation or expectation, while 'How should I do that?' simply asks for guidance or advice on the best way to accomplish a task.

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How am i supposed to do that?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a sense of obligation or expectation.

This phrase is used when someone is questioning the method or way they are expected to do something. It implies a feeling of uncertainty or confusion about the task at hand.

Examples:

How am I supposed to finish this project by tomorrow?
How am I supposed to know the answer to that question?
How am I supposed to get there without a map?

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Protect them. how am I supposed to do that? you can help me get custody.
How am I supposed to do that?
How am I supposed to do that?
- How am I supposed to do that?
How am I supposed to do that?
And how am I supposed to do that?
Now, how am I supposed to do that?
Listen, even if I wanted to, how am I supposed to do that?
All I'm asking is that you help me prevent another tragedy like the temple shooting How am I supposed to do that?
And how am I supposed to do that, exactly?
How am I supposed to do that, Dad?
How am I supposed to explain that?
Then how am I supposed to remember?
How am I supposed to take responsibility?
How am I supposed to overcome this?
How am I supposed to know?
I mean, how am I supposed to remember?
But how am I supposed to survive?
Patrick, how am I supposed to learn?
How am I supposed to feel?

Alternatives:

How should I do that?
How can I do that?
How do you expect me to do that?
How do you want me to do that?
How do I go about doing that?

How should i do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask for guidance or advice on the best way to accomplish a task.

This phrase is used when someone is seeking advice or instructions on how to perform a specific task. It does not imply a sense of obligation or expectation.

Examples:

How should I approach this problem?
How should I prepare for the interview?
How should I respond to this email?
How should I cook this dish?
How should I handle this situation?

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Well it appears I should have learned how to do that a long time ago, and i didn't.
I mean, you know, I don't see how that should factor in to whether we're best friends or not.
In my view, that is how Europe should work, and that is what I do every single day on your behalf and will continue to do.
I don't know how we should answer that

Alternatives:

How am I supposed to do that?
How can I do that?
How do you expect me to do that?
How do you want me to do that?
How do I go about doing that?

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How am i supposed to do that? vs How should i do that