always polite - always being polite

[blizzy]

What's the difference here?
I'm always being polite.
I'm always polite.

The first sentence is present continious and the other simple present.
So far so good. But where do they differ?

 

[GoesStation]

The second is the natural way to express your constant politeness.

 

[Roman55]

When you say someone is being polite it can imply that they aren't always polite but are making an effort.

 

[Matthew Wai]

He is being, but not always, polite.

 

[Tdol]

I'm always being polite.

This could be used if the person doesn't like being polite and has to make an effort to do so.

 

[Raymott]

"I'm always being polite." - I'm always acting as if I were inherently polite.
"I'm always polite." - I am [always] inherently polite.

 

[probus]

"I'm always being polite." - I'm always acting as if I were inherently polite.
"I'm always polite." - I am [always] inherently polite.

Nailed it!

 

[teechar]

The first sentence is present continuous and the other simple present.

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