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Do you mind if I open the window?
Вы не против, если я приоткрою окно?
(You (yourself) will
open the window. Asking for permission very politely.)
NB! you can also say:
1) Can I open the window?
2) Could I open the window? (more polite than #1)
3) Do you mind if I open the window? (polite = #2)
4) Would you mind if I opened the window? (more polite)
5) Do / Would you mind my / me opening the window?
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Asking for Permission
When we ask for permission politely,
we can use would you mind if I +
past or do you mind if I + present:
Do you mind if I sit here?
Would you mind if I turned on this light?
Do / Would you mind my / me* opening the window? (my – formal; me – more common)
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GIVING A PERMISSION
Do you mind if I sit
here?
Sure, go ahead.
Sure. No problem.
‘Not at all. Please
do.’
No, I don’t* mind. (*if someone asked: “Do you mind …?”)
No, I wouldn't* mind. (*if someone asked: “Would you mind …?”)
No, I don’t*. Please feel free.
No, I don’t*. Fine! Feel free!
No, I don’t*. That's fine by me.
Sure. Be my guest.
No, I don’t. Please do.
Well, I don't see why not.
Sure. Help yourself.
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Structures Used when Asking for Permission
Can I +
verb - VERY INFORMAL
# Can I go out tonight?
#
Can he have dinner with us?
NOTE: The use of "Can I do something?" is very informal, and considered incorrect by many. However, it is used in everyday informal speech
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Structures Used when Asking for Permission
May I +
verb
# May we go out with our friends tonight?
NOTE:
In modern society, this form has become a little more formal and is often replaced with other forms such as "Can I..." and "Could I ..." Many argue that "Can I ..." is incorrect because it refers to ability. However, this form is quite common in everyday situations.
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Structures Used when Asking for Permission
Could I please
+ verb
# Could I please go with Tom to
the movie?
# Could we please go on trip this weekend?
Do you think I could + verb
# Do you think I could use your cell phone?
# Do you think I could borrow your car?
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Structures Used when Asking for Permission
Would it be
possible for me + infinitive
# Would it be possible
for me to use your computer for a few minutes?
# Would it be possible for me to study in this room?
Would you mind if I + verb in past
# Would you mind if I stayed a few more minutes?
# Would you mind if I took a five minute break?
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Structures Used when Asking for Permission
Is it okay
if I use this ?
Is it all right if
I leave early ?
Is it a problem if I leave early?
Would it be all right if I borrowed your lawn mower?
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GIVING A PERMISSION
Answers for questions on slides 14-18.
Sure, go ahead.
Sure. No problem.
Yes, please feel free.
Yes, fine!
Feel free!
Yes, that's fine by me.
Sure. Be my guest.
Yes, please do.
Well, I don't see why not.
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REFUSING A PERMISSION
I'd rather you didn't. / Yes,
I do mind, actually.
No, I'm afraid it's not allowed.
Unfortunately,
I have to say no.
I'm afraid that's not possible.
No, please don’t.
I'm afraid, but you can't do this.
I’m sorry but ….. .
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Examples
Son: Dad, can I go out tonight?
Father: It's
a school night! I'm afraid that's not possible.
Son: Dad,
all my friends are going to the game!
Father: I'm sorry son. Your grades haven't been the best recently. I'm going to have to say no.
Son: Ah, Dad, come on! Let me go!
Father: Sorry son, no is no.
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Examples
Jack: Hi Sam, do you think I could
use your cellphone for a moment?
Sam: Sure, no problem.
Here you are.
Jack: Thanks buddy. It will only be a minute or two.
Sam: Take your time. No rush.
Jack: Thanks!
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Examples
Harry needs to make a call but his
phone battery is flat. He’s with his friend Bill.
Harry:
‘Oh no, my phone’s dead. Is it OK if I use yours? To phone Carol.’
Bill: ‘Yeah sure. Go ahead. How are you and Carol getting on?’
Harry: ‘Cheers. Not bad, not bad at all.’
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Examples
Paul needs to ask his boss for permission
to leave work early the next day:
Paul ‘Mr Clark.’
Mr
Clark ‘Hi Paul, is everything OK?’
Paul ‘Yes thanks. It’s just, do you mind if I leave early tomorrow? I need to take my sister to the airport.’
Mr Clark ‘No, of course not. That’s fine.
Paul ‘Thanks.’
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Asking someone to do something
We use the phrases
would you mind + -ing form, and do you
mind + -ing form to ask people politely to do things. Would you mind is more polite and more common:
Would you mind being quiet for a minute?
Would you mind (not) opening the window, please?
Do you mind turning down the volume a little, please?
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SOME USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Ничего!, Неважно!, Забудем об этом!, Пустяки! (ответная
реплика)
= Never mind!
если вы не возражаете, с вашего
позволения = if you don't mind
# If you don't mind, I think I'll go to bed now.
иметь в виду; помнить, не забывать; запоминать
bear или keep in mind
# Please, keep in mind, the meeting is on Tuesday, at 2 p.m.
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передумать, изменить свои намерения
= change one's mind
# Have
you changed you mind?
быть в нерешительности, колебаться, стоять
перед альтернативой, не знать, на что решиться
= (BrE) be in two minds (AmE) be of two minds
# Elizabeth was in two minds whether to invite her to this party or not.
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не вмешивайтесь в чужие дела, занимайтесь своим делом
=
mind your own business
= mind your p’s and q’s
быть
не в своём уме; сойти с ума, лишиться рассудка, рехнуться; помешаться;
= be out of one's mind
= go out of или lose one's mind
# ‘Carol! Carol! Are you out of your mind? What the hell are you doing?’
# You're mad. You've gone out of your mind. I won't listen to you.
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расширять кругозор
= to broaden the mind
# This trip
will help you to broaden our mind.
принять решение,
решиться (на что-л. или сделать что-л.)
= make up one's mind
# I could not make up my mind which university to enter.
(глубоко) в душе, в сердце
= deep in one's mind
# Deep in my mind, I knew we wouldn’t meet again.
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следить, обращать внимание
# Mind your manners. —
Следите за своими манерами.
Mind you grammar.
#
беречься, остерегаться
# Mind the broken glass. — Осторожно, битое стекло!
# Mind your head. – Осторожно, голову.
# Mind the stairs! – Осторожно, лестница!
