
POLITE REQUESTS By Lilian Marchesoni
“Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” are polite ways to ask for favors or ask permission.
“Would you mind...?” “Do you mind...?” • to someone you do not know very well • the favor might be incovenient
TO ASK POLITELY FOR A FAVOR “Would you mind giving me some sugar?”
TO ASK FOR PERMISSION TO DO SOMETHING “Do you mind if I enter?”
Do you mind if I get the ball? I / get the ball
Would you mind passing me the shovel? you / pass me the shovel
Do you mind if I try on this top? I / try on the top
Would you mind helping me with homework? you / help me with homework
Would you mind getting me a soda? you / get me a soda
Do you mind if I walk the dog? I / walk the dog
Would you mind carrying some more boxes? you / carry some more boxes