The difference between these Sentences

by Uthman
(Tripoli, Libya)

Hello!

What's the difference between the following sentences?

Whenever I see him, he stares at me.
vs.
Whenever I see him, he's staring at me.

What's the most common way to say it?

Thanks a lot!

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Hi Uthman,

This is a tricky question. The meanings are very similar but create a slightly different feeling or sense.

I believe that the first is more common but I wouldn't say that the second one is wrong.

I'm going to be honest though and tell you that I can't put my finger on the difference in the meaning.

Lets turn this question out to the other visitors too. What do you think? Why are these two sentences different? What is your opinion?

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