If you don't mind/ If you wouldn't mind
It is my understanding that the meaning of the conversational phrase "if you wouldn't mind/if you don't mind" is
to politely tell someone what you intend to do. Please look at the below dialogue:
A: I'm afraid he's busy. Would you like to come back another time?B: I'd rather wait, if you wouldn't mind.
A: .............
What would be the appropriate answer/s from person A after person B uses "if you wouldn't mind" as in the example above.
Can he/she say?
1. No, I don't mind
2. Sure
3.???????
I have heard people answer "sure", but it means "Yes"... Right? So, that would mean that person A doesn't want person B to wait around... Correct? Please let me know.
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apatzinguense What would be the appropriate answer/s from person A after person B uses "if you wouldn't mind" as in the example above. Any vaguely affirmative polite utterance will do. "Very well" is a good one.
- apatzinguense What would be the appropriate answer/s from person A after person B uses "if you wouldn't mind" as in the example above.
- Any vaguely affirmative polite utterance will do.
- "Very well" is a good one.
- To take "if you don't mind" literally would insult me.
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apatzinguenseWhat would be the appropriate answer/s from person A after person B uses "if you wouldn't mind" as in the example above.
Any vaguely affirmative polite utterance will do. "Very well" is a good one. To take "if you don't mind" literally would insult me.
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