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黒字がわたしの文章(質問)、紫がネイティブの回答部分です。
We learn that basically “I think that + not” should be “I don't think that ...”, but sometimes I'm not sure.
When we're expressing a particular feeling we say, "I think ... not".
When we're just giving the facts we say, "I don't think."
A. Many people don't have breakfast. I think that's not good. [Emphatic]
B. Many people don't have breakfast. I don't think that's good. [Factual]
For me A is more comfortable. Which would you choose in this sentence?
A. I think I can't come to your party. [Regretful]
B. I don't think I can come to your party. [Factual]
A. You're going out dressed like that? I think not! [Imperious]
B. You're going out dressed like that? I don't think so. [Factual]
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