Should not do this, nor vs Should not do this, neither

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Should not do this, nor' is used when presenting a negative consequence or alternative, while 'should not do this, neither' is used when emphasizing that something should not be done. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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Should not do this, nor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when presenting a negative consequence or alternative.

This phrase is used to introduce a negative consequence or alternative to a situation. It is typically followed by another negative statement.

Examples:

You should not eat too much sugar, nor should you consume too many processed foods.
He should not skip class, nor should he neglect his homework assignments.

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You better not do this, Harrison.
Normal couples do not do this, Bill Compton.
Please do not do this, Tommy.
If we do not do this, the basis of our democratic society may erode.
Let us not do this, however, without looking closely at the programmes currently running.
If we do not do this, we shall have failed in our duty.
No, we must not do this, all the people would be aware of that and eventually Mash Hassan would hear about it.
Can we not do this, please?
If we do not do this, then we will be like King Canute trying to stop the waves.
If he does not do this, I will come here and kill him.
If we did not do this, large areas of Europe would be facing disaster.
He will simply not do this, and for ethical, moral and emotional reasons.
If I do not do this, none.
No, do not do this, Janice.
I can't believe these words are about to come out of my mouth, but let's not do this, Karen.
Peter, let's not do this, please.
If we do not do this, we unfortunately reduce ourselves to an empty rhetoric producer.
If they do not do this, they must pay interest on late payment at a rate of 8%.
Where it does not do this, it must be examined.
If we do not do this, a number of surprises lie in wait.

Should not do this, neither

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when emphasizing that something should not be done.

This phrase is used to emphasize that a particular action should not be taken. It is typically followed by a clear statement of what should not be done.

Examples:

You should not do this, neither should you encourage others to do it.
He should not lie, neither should he deceive his friends.

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You better not do this, Harrison.
Normal couples do not do this, Bill Compton.
Please do not do this, Tommy.
If we do not do this, the basis of our democratic society may erode.
Let us not do this, however, without looking closely at the programmes currently running.
If we do not do this, we shall have failed in our duty.
No, we must not do this, all the people would be aware of that and eventually Mash Hassan would hear about it.
Can we not do this, please?
If we do not do this, then we will be like King Canute trying to stop the waves.
If he does not do this, I will come here and kill him.
If we did not do this, large areas of Europe would be facing disaster.
He will simply not do this, and for ethical, moral and emotional reasons.
If I do not do this, none.
No, do not do this, Janice.
I can't believe these words are about to come out of my mouth, but let's not do this, Karen.
Peter, let's not do this, please.
If we do not do this, we unfortunately reduce ourselves to an empty rhetoric producer.
If they do not do this, they must pay interest on late payment at a rate of 8%.
Where it does not do this, it must be examined.
If we do not do this, a number of surprises lie in wait.

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Should not do this, nor vs Should not do this, neither