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The present continuous is used to talk about present situations which we see as short-term or temporary. We use the present simple to talk about present situations which we see as long-term or permanent.
In these examples, the action is taking place at the time of speaking.
It’s raining.
• Look, somebody is trying to steal that man’s wallet.
• I’m not looking. My eyes are closed tightly
In these examples, the action is true at the present time but we don’t think it will be true in the long term.
In these examples, the action is at a definite point in the future and it has already been arranged.