mind

Mind can mean 'dislike', 'be annoyed by', 'object to'. We use mind mostly in questions and negative sentences.

• I don't mind you coming in late if you don't wake me up.


• Do you mind the smell of tobacco?' 'Not at all.'
  

Do you mind . . . ? and Would you mind . . . ? are often used to ask for permission, or to ask people to do things.
We can use -ing forms or if-clauses.

Do you mind/Would you mind. .. -ing. .. ?

• Would you mind opening the window? (= Please open the window.)


• Would you mind my opening the window? (= Can / open the window?)


• Do you mind people smoking in the kitchen?
  

Do you mind/Would you mind if... ?

• Would you mind if I opened the window?


• Do you mind if people smoke in the kitchen?


• Do you mind if I smoke?' 'No, please do.

'Note that the answer 'No' is used to give permission after Do you mind ...?
(I don't mind means 'I have nothing against it; it's all right'.)