[Grammar] Hope/Wish

[Rock Girl]

What's the difference between hope and wish?
When should I use "hope" and when should I use "wish"?

Which is correct?
I hope you like it.
I wish you like it.

 

[5jj]

Here are some threads in which this topic is discussed:
[General] wish and hope - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum
I hope VS. I wish - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum
wish / hope - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum


Read through them, and come back here if you still have problems.