Do you mind me smoking vs Do you mind my smoking

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do you mind me smoking?' is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while 'Do you mind my smoking?' is more formal and grammatically correct. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 5680 views

Do you mind me smoking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English, especially in informal situations.

This phrase is more informal and is commonly used in spoken English to ask if someone is bothered by the act of smoking.

Examples:

Do you mind me smoking here?
Do you mind me smoking in your car?
Do you mind me smoking while we talk?
Do you mind me smoking near the entrance?
Do you mind me smoking at the table?

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Your wife won't mind me smoking?
Do you mind not smoking inside.
Do you mind not smoking in here?
Would you mind not smoking in here, please?
Would you mind not smoking at the table?
"Do you mind my smoking here?" "No, not at all."
I wonder if you'd mind not smoking your cigar.
I don't mind your smoking in my room, but not in my closet.
Never mind the smoking ban, 'ey?
I made up my mind to quit smoking from now on.
Not that I approve of smoking, mind you.
Do you mind me talking about it?
Do you mind me asking why?
Do you mind me asking when your family settled this valley?
Do you mind me taking this cot?
Do you mind me using your car?
Do you mind me taking this cot?
Do you mind me calling you Wendy?
And do you mind me asking what kind of sales you did in the last year?
Do you mind me wearing uniform in the office, sir?

Alternatives:

Do you mind if I smoke?
Do you mind if I smoke here?
Do you mind if I smoke in your car?
Do you mind if I smoke while we talk?
Do you mind if I smoke near the entrance?

Do you mind my smoking

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English or formal speech.

This phrase is more formal and grammatically correct. It is suitable for written English or formal situations when asking if someone is bothered by the act of smoking.

Examples:

Do you mind my smoking in this area?
Do you mind my smoking during the meeting?
Do you mind my smoking near the children?
Do you mind my smoking in your presence?
Do you mind my smoking at the event?

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"Do you mind my smoking here?" "No, not at all."
Do you mind not smoking inside.
Do you mind not smoking in here?
Would you mind not smoking in here, please?
Would you mind not smoking at the table?
I wonder if you'd mind not smoking your cigar.
I don't mind your smoking in my room, but not in my closet.
Never mind the smoking ban, 'ey?
Your wife won't mind me smoking?
I made up my mind to quit smoking from now on.
Not that I approve of smoking, mind you.
Do you mind my turning on the radio?
Do you mind my asking what the fight was about?
Do you mind my saying so?
Do you mind my asking, is that your sonic screwdriver?
Do you mind my sitting next to you?
Do you mind my saying that?
Do you mind my asking what you're looking for?
Excuse me, Prime Minister, do you mind my asking, what is that?
Do you mind my asking who the father is?

Alternatives:

Do you mind if I smoke?
Do you mind if I smoke here?
Do you mind if I smoke in your car?
Do you mind if I smoke while we talk?
Do you mind if I smoke near the entrance?

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Do you mind me smoking vs Do you mind my smoking