[Grammar] Prefer not + infinitive or gerund

[Anne59]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if I can use a gerund after "prefer not"?

For example

I prefer not telling you.
They prefer not going.
She prefers not sleeping.

Or do I have to use an infinitive.

I prefer not to tell you.
They prefer not to go.
She prefers not to sleep.

I found the answer.

 

[Barb_D]

Why don't you share what you learned?

 

[Anne59]

I have just returned to the website today after a busy week and have read you message.

I learned that iIn an positive sentence the gerund and infinitive mean the same after prefer but I can't use the gerund after prefer in a negative sentence I have to use infinitive.

I hope I correct.

 

[Matthew Wai]

I can't use the gerund after prefer in a negative sentence

Then may I say "I wouldn't prefer +gerund"?

 

[Anne59]

No but i think you are asking me because it is possible.

 

[Anne59]

So, is it possible?