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I don't want and I am reluctant



 
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I don't want and I am reluctant #1 (permalink) Fri Mar 26, 2004 22:06 pm   I don't want and I am reluctant		  
Hello dear Alan and Torsren! I couldn't find out the difference between the following expressions: ... I don't want . ...and.. I am reluctant....
Thank you for your help

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Reluctant #2 (permalink) Sat Mar 27, 2004 23:44 pm   Reluctant		  
Hi Pioneer,

He doesn't want means he doesn't wish to do it - that is a fact. He is reluctant means he has thought about it but has decided he is against the idea of doing it.

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