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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Mind (if) I smoke here.?

The following are of my own making.

1. Mind I smoke here.?
2. Mind if I smoke here?

I'd like to know the difference between the two examples.
Thank you in advance for your help.
  

Top answer

#1 is not natural. Don't use it. #2 is colloquial.

  • #1 is not natural.
  • Don't use it.
  • #2 is colloquial.
  • "
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#1 is not natural. Don't use it.
#2 is colloquial. It's short for, "Do you mind if I smoke here?"

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