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Which one is OK?
It's a pity you don't stay.
It's a pity you're not staying.
Jun 6, 2025 6:37 PM
Answers · 2
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Hi there,
“It’s a pity you’re not staying” is correct. It matches the present continuous tense, which fits this context better.
Jun 6, 2025 7:47 PM
It's a pity you don't stay - present simple - repeated, regular action. This has the same meaning as it's a pity you never stay or it's a pity you always leave.
It's a pity you aren't staying - present continuous - in progress at the moment. This means that the person addressed is not staying, or is leaving, on this particular occasion.
Jun 7, 2025 12:24 AM
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