"Do you mind" and "would you mind ".
Hey guys,
I want to know if there's an obvious difference between "would you mind " and "do you mind ".
Also, after "would you mind", should I use present verb or past tense one?
Anyway, does it mean : "Is it ok with you if..." ?

Thanks,
Melody

Question

"Do you mind" and "would you mind ".
Hey guys,
I want to know if there's an obvious difference between "would you mind " and "do you mind ".
Also, after "would you mind", should I use present verb or past tense one?
Anyway, does it mean : "Is it ok with you if..." ?

Thanks,
Melody

Answer

would you mind is a polite way to make a request!

Answer

"Do you mind" and "would you mind ". are interchangeable.  Do you mind is less formal, and can sound rude in very formal situations.

Would you mind passing me the butter?

Would you mind if we ate(eat) out tonight?

Would you mind if I go(went) with you?

-can be used with different tenses depending on context.

it basically means(Is it ok with you if..." ?)

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