I prefer not to show my emotions vs I prefer not showing my emotions

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning that someone chooses not to display their emotions. The choice between 'to show' and 'showing' is a matter of personal preference.

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I prefer not to show my emotions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that someone has a preference for not displaying their emotions. It is a valid and clear way to express this sentiment.

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I don't like to show my emotions, either.
Mr. Gambetti promised not to show my fiance... a-a-a foolish letter I wrote... to a silly young man I met in the country.
I'm sorry, Deputy, I prefer not to get involved.
I prefer not to have social interaction with coworkers.
I prefer not to go through it.
And I prefer not to speak ill of the dead.
I prefer not to be seen with an officer who is improperly dressed.
I prefer not to leave anything to chance.
WEISLER: I prefer not to think that way.
I prefer not to answer that question right now.
But being in the medical profession, I prefer not to judge.
Two words I prefer not to hear.
I prefer not to have it wasted by some hayseed.
I prefer not to get paged because a patient swoons.
I prefer not to get to know the people I'm protecting.
I prefer not to think of such dark, ugly business at all.
I prefer not to be hanged before my wife is queen.
I prefer not to look behind the curtain.
I prefer not to keep company with traitors.
I think I prefer not to undress.

Alternatives:

I would rather not show my emotions
I'd rather not display my emotions
I choose not to show my emotions
I opt not to show my emotions
I like to keep my emotions private

I prefer not showing my emotions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase conveys the same meaning as the other option, indicating a preference for not displaying emotions. It is a valid and clear way to express this sentiment.

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You know, decorum forbids me from showing my emotions during an interview such as this one, but I assure you, on the inside, I am doubled over with laughter.
And I'm not showing my face at that school.
I'm sorry, Deputy, I prefer not to get involved.
I prefer not to have social interaction with coworkers.
I prefer not to go through it.
And I prefer not to speak ill of the dead.
I prefer not to be seen with an officer who is improperly dressed.
I prefer not to leave anything to chance.
WEISLER: I prefer not to think that way.
I prefer not to answer that question right now.
But being in the medical profession, I prefer not to judge.
Two words I prefer not to hear.
I prefer not to have it wasted by some hayseed.
I prefer not to get paged because a patient swoons.
I prefer not to get to know the people I'm protecting.
I prefer not to think of such dark, ugly business at all.
I prefer not to be hanged before my wife is queen.
I prefer not to look behind the curtain.
I prefer not to keep company with traitors.
I think I prefer not to undress.

Alternatives:

I would rather not show my emotions
I'd rather not display my emotions
I choose not to show my emotions
I opt not to show my emotions
I like to keep my emotions private

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I prefer not to show my emotions vs I prefer not showing my emotions