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    Default like sitting here

    Which are correct:

    1-Right now, I like sitting where I am, doing nothing.

    2-Right now, I like to sit where I am and do nothing.

    3-I am sitting where I am and I am not doing anything and I like it.


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    Default Re: like sitting here

    With 'right now', #1 is more likely than #3 in most contexts. #3 is possible, but I don't think you are likely to hear it very often.
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    Default Re: like sitting here

    Thank you very much 5jj.

    I suppose #2 is possible too.

    Now if the sentences did not have "right now", the implication would be that I always like to sit where I am and do nothing, correct?

    a-I like sitting where I am, doing nothing.


    b-I like to sit where I am and do nothing.



    c-I like sitting here, doing nothing.

    d-I like to sit here and do nothing.


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    Default Re: like sitting here

    Quote Originally Posted by navi tasan View Post
    Now if the sentences did not have "right now", the implication would be that I always like to sit where I am and do nothing, correct?.
    No. It depends on context.
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    Default Re: like sitting here

    #2 doesn't work very well in BrE, but it may be OK in other variants- I'll let speakers comment on that. However, with right now, I would be more likely to use I am enjoying.
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