we're supposed to be vs I'm supposed to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We're supposed to be' is used when referring to a group of people, while 'I'm supposed to be' is used when talking about oneself. The choice between the two depends on the subject of the sentence.

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we're supposed to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of people.

This phrase is used when talking about a collective obligation or expectation for a group of people to be somewhere or do something.

Examples:

We're supposed to be at the meeting by 9 a.m.
We're supposed to be working on the project together.
We're supposed to be quiet during the presentation.

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Why does this happen. We're supposed to be happy, happy, happy. But why aren 't we? We're supposed to be happy, happy. We're supposed to be happy
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Alternatives:

They're supposed to be
You're supposed to be
The team is supposed to be

I'm supposed to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about oneself and an obligation or expectation.

This phrase is used when referring to one's own obligation or expectation to be somewhere or do something.

Examples:

I'm supposed to be at the doctor's appointment at 3 p.m.
I'm supposed to be studying for my exam.
I'm supposed to be helping with the preparations.

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I'm supposed to be there before 8 but I'm often late. You were supposed to phone me. I'm supposed to be getting on a plane to Tokyo at this very minute.
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... a number-packed speech about budgeting and spending and all manner of fiscal gobbledygook. [Politico]. As a journalist, I know I'm supposed to be objective.

Alternatives:

He's supposed to be
She's supposed to be
They're supposed to be

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we're supposed to be vs I'm supposed to be