The following sentences seem to me to be more common, but, since I am not a native speaker, I am not quite sure.
1Do you mind if I smoke?(Mind if ismoke?)
2May I smoke?
If you have any other expressions which have similar meaning, please tell me.
2007-01-02 03:15:57 · 30 answers · asked by kaihara h 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
They are all perfectly acceptable.
2007-01-02 03:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"smoking" in these sentences is a verbal noun. "Smoking is not good for your health" is another example of the verbal noun. As it is a noun, the possessive is perfectly acceptable and, in fact, correct.
By saying "Do you mnd my smoking?" you are recognising that "smoking" is a noun and the question is about the smoking. If you say "Do you mind me smoking?" the question is not about the smoking but about me and you have turned the noun "smoking" back into a verb. There is a subtle difference between the two.
2007-01-02 08:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 'do you mind if I smoke?' is a better way to phrase the questions you are checking.
Sometimes people ask, 'Is it ok to smoke here?' We say this when we aren't sure if the area we are in is a smoking area.
You can also ask, 'Is smoking permitted here?' when you have the same problem.
If you are indoors, you might ask someone,'Is this a smoking area?'
I hope that helps you!
2007-01-02 03:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by alphabetamin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very strictly speaking it is not you that smokes but the cigarette you have lit and are inhaling so all of the above are incorrect.
That said your own two alternatives would sound more natural and much less formal to most people.
2007-01-02 11:25:55 · answer #4 · answered by streetblitzer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you mind if I smoke.
Do you mind if I smoke suggests you are already smoking and checking if it's alright to carry on.
They are all fine,good on you for having the politeness to ask.Many smokers just light up and sod anyone who minds.
NOT AFTER NEXT SUMMER THOUGH..HA HA
2007-01-02 04:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 08:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are good and another one would be
Do you mind if I go outside to smoke?
2007-01-02 03:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by haylea2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mind if I smoke?
Does my smoking bother you?
Mind if I light up?
Is it ok to smoke in here?
Would you be offended if I smoke a cigarette?
You don't mind if I have a *** do you? (but don't use in the US)
hey, the Yahoo site does not allow the word f a g ...lol, its the UK slang for a cigarette.
2007-01-02 03:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question. Both 1 and 2 are the more correct English sentences in this regard.
2007-01-02 03:18:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ted 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
both acceptable - more so than the answer Shove off and smoke somewhere else.
I see it as being more to do with timing than correctness.
Do you mind if I smoke? (May I smoke)
Do you mind my smoking? (I'm smoking so whats your view?)
If anyone were to ask me I would set fire to his trouser legs (or her skirt) and ask if they can see for themselves
2007-01-05 20:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I mind! However, those are all correct. I'd say, "Is it okay if I smoke?" but that's just me.
2007-01-02 03:32:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋