But people often interpret it the opposite way you mean it
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JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 1 week ago
The question is do you mind, with minding as the subject of the question. Answering yes or no is perfectly acceptable.
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 1 week ago
People interpret it any way they want. You’re gonna meet people with different levels of comprehension in life. For those people you elaborate. Yes I mind, no I do not mind. Done.
Bgugi@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Be mindful: this is a common cop trick to manufacture consent.