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Can I say "stop looking at your phone" instead of "don't look at your phone?"

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Rebecca

Yes, you can! However, "stop looking at your phone" is a little bit stronger and more forceful than "don't look at your phone" is. Ex: Don't be late for class anymore. Ex: Stop being late to class.

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