If you don’t mind

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phrase

Used to politely ask for someone's permission or agreement.

I would like to discuss my performance, if you don't mind.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used to politely ask for someone's permission or agreement

Often appears as...

  • do something
  • if you don't mind
phrase

Used when one is about to do or say something that may be disagreeable or offensive to others.

If you don’t mind, I’d rather we not discuss this issue right now.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used when one is about to do or say something that may be disagreeable or offensive to others

Often appears as...

  • i'd rather
  • if you don't mind
phrase

Used to express mild annoyance or impatience.

If you don’t mind, we're actually in the middle of something.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used to express mild annoyance or impatience

Often appears as...

  • we're busy
  • if you don't mind

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Used to politely ask for someone's permission or agreement.

I would like to discuss my performance, if you don't mind.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used to politely ask for someone's permission or agreement

Often appears as...

  • do something
  • if you don't mind
phrase

Used when one is about to do or say something that may be disagreeable or offensive to others.

If you don’t mind, I’d rather we not discuss this issue right now.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used when one is about to do or say something that may be disagreeable or offensive to others

Often appears as...

  • i'd rather
  • if you don't mind
phrase

Used to express mild annoyance or impatience.

If you don’t mind, we're actually in the middle of something.
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind" - Used to express mild annoyance or impatience

Often appears as...

  • we're busy
  • if you don't mind

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "if you don’t mind"
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Politeness Marker

Shows you are being considerate and respectful of the other person's feelings or opinion.

Illustration for Politeness Marker
I'd like to open the window, if you don’t mind.
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Implicit Permission

Implies that you're asking for permission without making a direct request.

Illustration for Implicit Permission
I'll join you two, if you don’t mind.
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Softening Statements

Softens what you're saying to avoid coming across as too direct or commanding.

Illustration for Softening Statements
Could we start early, if you don’t mind?
Visual representation of the word "If you don’t mind"

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