Why would I be happy vs Why should I be happy

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to inquire about the reason someone should or would be happy. The choice between 'would' and 'should' depends on the context and personal preference.

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Why would I be happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reason someone would be happy.

This phrase is used to question the potential reasons for being happy, often in a hypothetical or speculative context.

Examples:

Why would I be happy if I didn't achieve my goals?
Why would I be happy when everything seems to be going wrong?
Why would I be happy if I had to work overtime every day?

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Why would I be happy about a promotion?
- Why would I be happy? - 'Cause now I can't have my party.
Why should I be happy to meet someone who bears me a perfect likeness?
Would I be happy settling down in a place with a pub, two shops and a really bad amateur dramatic society?
Why would I do my best to make you happy, then turn around and undo it all?
I mean, come on, why shouldn't I be happy?
Why shouldn't I be happy that my ex-wife and her new boyfriend of six weeks are expecting a child?
Wait, w-why wouldn't your dad be happy?
Why would anyone be happy in slop?
I think you'll be happy when you see why.
And I'd be happy to tell them why.
And I'd be happy to tell them why.
Why... why... why can't I be happy with this life?
Benjamin, how could I be happy without your father?
How could I be happy for you?
Never mind. I don't know why I thought maybe you'd be happy for me.
Sorry I'm late, but I think you'll be happy when you hear why.
I'll be happy to call your boss, let him know why.
If you wish to take it up with me later I will be happy to explain why.
I mean, should I be happy for you?

Alternatives:

Why might I be happy
Why could I be happy
Why should I be happy
Why am I happy
Why do I feel happy

Why should I be happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the reason someone should be happy.

This phrase is used to question the necessity or expectation of being happy, often in a moral or logical context.

Examples:

Why should I be happy when others are suffering?
Why should I be happy if I haven't accomplished anything?
Why should I be happy when things are not going well?

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Why should I be happy to meet someone who bears me a perfect likeness?
I mean, come on, why shouldn't I be happy?
Why shouldn't I be happy that my ex-wife and her new boyfriend of six weeks are expecting a child?
Why should I pretend I'm happy?
- Why would I be happy? - 'Cause now I can't have my party.
Why should you be happy when I'm not?
Why would I be happy about a promotion?
I mean, should I be happy for you?
Why should her life be happy?
So why shouldn't Barrett be happy?
I think you'll be happy when you see why.
And I'd be happy to tell them why.
And I'd be happy to tell them why.
Why... why... why can't I be happy with this life?
Benjamin, how could I be happy without your father?
How could I be happy for you?
Never mind. I don't know why I thought maybe you'd be happy for me.
Sorry I'm late, but I think you'll be happy when you hear why.
I'll be happy to call your boss, let him know why.
If you wish to take it up with me later I will be happy to explain why.

Alternatives:

Why would I be happy
Why might I be happy
Why could I be happy
Why am I happy
Why do I feel happy

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Why would I be happy vs Why should I be happy