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  1. 18-Apr-2011, 12:14 #1
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    Default When I'm told or being told

    "I always get the jitters when being interviewed."

    OR

    "I always get the jitters wnen I'm interviewed."

    OR

    "I always get the jitters when I'm being interviewed."

    What would be the difference in meaning? Which would be the most and least natural?
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    Default Re: When I'm told or being told

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    "I always get the jitters when being interviewed."

    OR

    "I always get the jitters wnen I'm interviewed."

    OR

    "I always get the jitters when I'm being interviewed."

    What would be the difference in meaning? Which would be most and least natural?
    There is no difference in meaning in my opinion. The first one is the least natural, the other two are about equal.
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