Do you mind?

phrase

Can I do something or Is it okay if I do something.

Do you mind if I open the window?
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Can I do something or Is it okay if I do something

Often appears as...

  • do you mind if
  • do you mind helping
phrase

Used to express being annoyed with someone's action.

Do you mind! I was reading that.
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Used to express being annoyed with someone's action

Often appears as...

  • do you mind
  • do you mind!

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

Used as a polite way of inviting someone to do something.

Do you mind joining us for dinner?
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Used as a polite way of inviting someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • do you mind joining
  • do you mind accompanying

Usage tips

Formal

phrase

Can I do something or Is it okay if I do something.

Do you mind if I open the window?
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Can I do something or Is it okay if I do something

Often appears as...

  • do you mind if
  • do you mind helping
phrase

Used to express being annoyed with someone's action.

Do you mind! I was reading that.
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Used to express being annoyed with someone's action

Often appears as...

  • do you mind
  • do you mind!

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

Used as a polite way of inviting someone to do something.

Do you mind joining us for dinner?
Visual representation of "do you mind?" - Used as a polite way of inviting someone to do something

Often appears as...

  • do you mind joining
  • do you mind accompanying

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "do you mind?"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Permission

Shows politeness when asking to do something, implying you'll respect their answer.

Illustration for Seeking Permission
Do you mind if I take a seat here?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expecting 'No'

Typically, the question expects a negative response, granting permission.

Illustration for Expecting 'No'
Do you mind if I use your pen? - No, go ahead.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Entry

Used to interrupt or join in a conversation discreetly and courteously.

Illustration for Conversational Entry
Do you mind if I give my opinion?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Permission

Shows politeness when asking to do something, implying you'll respect their answer.

Illustration for Seeking Permission
Do you mind if I take a seat here?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expecting 'No'

Typically, the question expects a negative response, granting permission.

Illustration for Expecting 'No'
Do you mind if I use your pen? - No, go ahead.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Entry

Used to interrupt or join in a conversation discreetly and courteously.

Illustration for Conversational Entry
Do you mind if I give my opinion?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Permission

Shows politeness when asking to do something, implying you'll respect their answer.

Illustration for Seeking Permission
Do you mind if I take a seat here?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expecting 'No'

Typically, the question expects a negative response, granting permission.

Illustration for Expecting 'No'
Do you mind if I use your pen? - No, go ahead.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversational Entry

Used to interrupt or join in a conversation discreetly and courteously.

Illustration for Conversational Entry
Do you mind if I give my opinion?
Visual representation of the word "Do you mind?"

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