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Chivalry Posted 14 years ago
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How could the conversation go down like this

A:"Would you mind holding a second?"(on the phone)
B:"Yes, I don't mind holding."

Now tell me what the logic is.
Isn't it definitely, absolutely "NO, I don't mind holding." instead?
  

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Your logic is correct, but your original sentence is an example of what we often do. It's sort of a substitution that gives the person permission to do something. Do you mind if I open a window?

— Philip

  • Your logic is correct, but your original sentence is an example of what we often do.
  • It's sort of a substitution that gives the person permission to do something.
  • Do you mind if I open a window?
  • Sure, go ahead.
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Your logic is correct, but your original sentence is an example of what we often do. It's sort of a substitution that gives the person permission to do something.

Do you mind if I open a window? Sure, go ahead.
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chivalryIsn't it definitely, absolutely "NO, I don't mind holding." instead?
It is when I'm saying it.
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