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POLITE REQUESTS. By Lilian Marchesoni. “Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” are polite ways to ask for favors or ask permission. “Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” to someone you do not know very well the favor might be incovenient. TO ASK POLITELY FOR A FAVOR.
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POLITE REQUESTS By Lilian Marchesoni
“Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” are polite ways to ask for favors or ask permission.
“Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” • to someone you do not know very well • the favor might be incovenient
TO ASK POLITELY FOR A FAVOR “Would you mind giving me some sugar?”
TO ASK FOR PERMISSION TO DO SOMETHING “Do you mind if I enter?”
Do you mind if I get the ball? I / get the ball
Would you mind passing me the shovel? you / pass me the shovel
Do you mind if I try on this top? I / try on the top
Would you mind helping me with homework? you / help me with homework
Would you mind getting me a soda? you / get me a soda
Do you mind if I walk the dog? I / walk the dog
Would you mind carrying some more boxes? you / carry some more boxes