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Xinfu
January 08, 2015, 10:45 PM
I want to ask someone a question as to whether he would mind doing something, but I fear he might out of courtesy and politeness say 'don't mind' even when he really minds, how should I phrase the sentene? Can I say this?

-This is not a perfunctory/routine/idle question. If you really mind, you can close the window. I can sleep with the window shut.

Rusty
January 09, 2015, 06:44 PM
This is not an idle question.
I'd really like to know your thoughts. I'd really like to know how you feel.

If you really do mind, you may ...

Xinfu
January 09, 2015, 11:56 PM
Thank you~