WOuld you mind?

[blouen]

Would you mind opening the window?

* What do you mean to answer "YES" in this question?

[Edproofreader]

If you do mind - that is, you don't want the person to do/say something- then saying "yes" is the correct response. Because it is an odd construction, people will often say something like " Yes I do, actually" to make their reply clear .

[banderas]

It is a tricky one. It usually leave non-natives speakers with the feeling of confusion.
A: Would you mind...?
B: Yes. I would mind=I do not want what you suggest.
Hovewer,
A: Would you mind....?
B: Sure.
could mean, yeah, go on, I would not mind/I am fine with this or:
sure, I would mind!
It is not about what we say but how we say it (this sure).

[blouen]

Yes, Banderas! Sometimes, we are confused with this expression thinking that the "YES" would mean a positive response but actually otherwise.

So, it's okay to say "I don't mind"?

[banderas]

Yes, Banderas! Sometimes, we are confused with this expression thinking that the "YES" would mean a positive response but actually otherwise.

So, it's okay to say "I don't mind"?

Only if the question is: "do you mind".
If someone askes "would you mind", say "No, I wouldn't meaning you are ok with what the person suggests.

[Anglika]

Would you mind opening the window?

Not at all [if you don't mind]

Yes, I would [if you do mind]

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[blouen]

Thanks guys! Got it!