why doesn't she reply to me vs why didn't she reply to me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Why doesn't she reply to me?" is used when asking about a current situation or habit, while "Why didn't she reply to me?" is used when referring to a specific past event.

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why doesn't she reply to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a current situation or habit.

This phrase is used to inquire about the reason behind someone's lack of response in the present or as a recurring behavior.

Examples:

Why doesn't she reply to me when I text her?
I wonder why he doesn't reply to me on social media.
Why doesn't she reply to me during work hours?
She never replies to me. Why doesn't she?
Why doesn't she reply to me even though she has seen my message?

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Nor did you reply to our question about positive labelling.
No reply to the injunction was received.
No replies to those questionnaires were received.
The Presidency has forwarded that reply to European Union colleagues and I have today provided a copy of the reply to President Borrell Fontelles.
[10] Replies to the questionnaire - part 1, Commission's reply to question No 92 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[14] Replies to the questionnaire - part II, Commission's reply to question No 1 (PE 328.732/fin. 2).
[23] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 189 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[25] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 12 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[50] Replies to the questionnaire - Part I; Commission's reply to questin No 83 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[51] Replies to the questionnaire - Part II; Commission's reply to question no. 39 (PE 328.732/fin. 2).
[55] Replies to questionnaire - part I; Commission's reply to question No 99.
Mr Lukashenko's reply to us is very telling, for while he was writing his reply, these arrests were taking place.
It contained numerous questions to which my departments prepared replies, and I signed the reply to Mrs Theato's letter a short while ago.
My reply to them would be the same as my reply in this case - that is not the job of the Commission.
I understand that there is an undertaking that the Council will reply to MEPs' questions within six weeks, but quite often replies come two, three or even four months late.
Replies to the letters of verification are coming in as the ten month deadline for Israel's reply is expiring.
On 6 October 2006, the Italian Republic provided a long reply containing several points in reply to the additional questions from the Commission.
No additional replies to Appendix A were submitted with the reply to the deficiency letter.
[19] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 28 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
Before I give a precise reply to the last question I want to consult my experts, but perhaps I can give one reply to the problem under discussion.

Alternatives:

Why is she not replying to me?
Why does she not reply to me?
Why isn't she replying to me?
Why is she not responding to me?
Why does she never reply to me?

why didn't she reply to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event.

This phrase is used to ask about the reason for someone not replying to a message or communication in a particular instance in the past.

Examples:

I'm wondering why she didn't reply to me yesterday.
Why didn't she reply to me when I needed her?
He sent her an email, but she didn't reply. Why didn't she?
Why didn't she reply to me after our argument?
I texted her last week, but she didn't reply. Why didn't she?

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Nor did you reply to our question about positive labelling.
No reply to the injunction was received.
No replies to those questionnaires were received.
The Presidency has forwarded that reply to European Union colleagues and I have today provided a copy of the reply to President Borrell Fontelles.
[10] Replies to the questionnaire - part 1, Commission's reply to question No 92 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[14] Replies to the questionnaire - part II, Commission's reply to question No 1 (PE 328.732/fin. 2).
[23] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 189 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[25] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 12 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[50] Replies to the questionnaire - Part I; Commission's reply to questin No 83 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
[51] Replies to the questionnaire - Part II; Commission's reply to question no. 39 (PE 328.732/fin. 2).
[55] Replies to questionnaire - part I; Commission's reply to question No 99.
Mr Lukashenko's reply to us is very telling, for while he was writing his reply, these arrests were taking place.
It contained numerous questions to which my departments prepared replies, and I signed the reply to Mrs Theato's letter a short while ago.
My reply to them would be the same as my reply in this case - that is not the job of the Commission.
I understand that there is an undertaking that the Council will reply to MEPs' questions within six weeks, but quite often replies come two, three or even four months late.
Replies to the letters of verification are coming in as the ten month deadline for Israel's reply is expiring.
On 6 October 2006, the Italian Republic provided a long reply containing several points in reply to the additional questions from the Commission.
No additional replies to Appendix A were submitted with the reply to the deficiency letter.
[19] Replies to questionnaire - Part 1; Commission's reply to Question No 28 (PE 328.732/fin. 1).
Before I give a precise reply to the last question I want to consult my experts, but perhaps I can give one reply to the problem under discussion.

Alternatives:

Why did she not reply to me?
Why was she not replying to me?
Why did she never reply to me?
Why didn't she respond to me?
Why didn't she answer me?

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why doesn't she reply to me vs why didn't she reply to me