Do you say, can't remember or don't remember?

[robj]

English isn't my first language, even it isn't for the people which usually go to learn english with.
Many of these people say "I don't remember" but I think "I can't remember" is a better way to say it.

Maybe it's a silly question and you can use both of them you use, but I have the curiosity to know which is most used between english speakers. 🙂

 

[spinnerlys]

English isn't my mother's tongue either, so I did a quick Google search and it seems "Can't" is favoured.
http://www.google.com/search?client...+remember+or+don't+remember&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

 

[GoCubsGo]

I think I say that I "don't remember". Really I don't remember what I say. 😀

 

[maflynn]

I use both without really thinking about it. I can't remember if I decide which works better and I don't remember the last time I thought about it. 😀

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

I'm pretty sure use both, though I'm not sure the circumstances that make me use one over the other at different points.

 

[Rt&Dzine]

I use both depending on the situation.

I don't remember—when I have no plans to try to remember.

I can't remember—when I'm trying to remember but just can't.

 

[Gav2k]

I don't use either. I normally give a blank stare followed buy dribbling. Usually works.

 

[yojitani]

I use both depending on the situation.

I don't remember—when I have no plans to try to remember.

I can't remember—when I'm trying to remember but just can't.

This, more or less. Since 'can't' is related to ability and 'don't' is related to, erm, doing, I make a distinction.