when + present continuous

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when + present continuous

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Hello,

There are 2 sentences. Which one is oK? or Both is OK?

1 - I never watch TV when I'm having dinner.

2- I never watch TV when I have dinner.

Does "having" continuous of 1st sentence sound OK?

to watch → a general habit / present simple
to have dinner → ?

Thank you...
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Re: when + present continuous

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1 is correct and natural.

2 is less natural.
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