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I'd rather you not vs I'd rather you didn't

Both phrases are correct. They are used to express a preference or a request for someone not to do something. The difference between them is mainly a matter of personal preference and style.
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Last updated: August 11, 2024

I'd rather you not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a preference or a request for someone not to do something.

Examples:

  • I'd rather you not smoke in the house.
  • I'd rather you not tell anyone about this.
  • I'd rather you not eat that cake.
  • I'd rather you not come to the party.
  • I'd rather you not interrupt me while I'm speaking.

Alternatives:

  • I would prefer if you didn't
  • I would rather you refrain from
  • I would rather you abstain from
  • I would rather you avoid
  • I would rather you steer clear of

I'd rather you didn't

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a preference or a request for someone not to do something.

Examples:

  • I'd rather you didn't smoke in the house.
  • I'd rather you didn't tell anyone about this.
  • I'd rather you didn't eat that cake.
  • I'd rather you didn't come to the party.
  • I'd rather you didn't interrupt me while I'm speaking.

Alternatives:

  • I would prefer if you didn't
  • I would rather you refrain from
  • I would rather you abstain from
  • I would rather you avoid
  • I would rather you steer clear of

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