Are both the following sentences correct?
I hope not to offend anyone.
I hope to not offend anyone.

If the answer is affermative, are there any differences of meaning? It seems to me that in the first one there is more emphasis. Am I right?

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Are both the following sentences correct?
I hope not to offend anyone.
I hope to not offend anyone.

If the answer is affermative, are there any differences of meaning? It seems to me that in the first one there is more emphasis. Am I right?

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I would say that "I hope not to offend anyone" is more correct, as in "I hope to not offend anyone" you are splitting the infinitive.

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Hi Irina. Yes, nice way to remember it Thanks. ^_^

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This phrase always helps me no answer your question, Cinzia -" To be or NOT to be " http://www.artofeurope.com/shakespeare/sha8.htm

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Thanks Peachey. ^_^

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I agree with the other members. The second sentence sounds simply awkward.