if you don't mind vs if it's okay with you

Both 'if you don't mind' and 'if it's okay with you' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are polite ways to ask for permission or to check if someone is comfortable with a situation. The choice between them depends on personal preference and the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 2722 views

if you don't mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask for permission or to check if someone is comfortable with a situation.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone if they are willing to do something or if they are comfortable with a particular situation.

Examples:

Could I sit here, if you don't mind?
Would you mind if I opened the window?
If you don't mind, could we reschedule the meeting?
I'll take the last piece of cake, if you don't mind.
If you don't mind, I'd like to leave a bit early today.

Alternatives:

if that's okay with you
if that's acceptable to you
if that works for you
if that's fine with you
if that's all right with you

if it's okay with you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask for permission or to check if someone is comfortable with a situation.

This phrase is used to politely ask someone if they are willing to do something or if they are comfortable with a particular situation.

Examples:

Can I borrow your car, if it's okay with you?
If it's okay with you, I'd like to leave a bit early today.
I'll bring a friend to the party, if it's okay with you.
If it's okay with you, could we reschedule the appointment?
Would you mind if I made a suggestion, if it's okay with you?

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I'll fall by sometime if it's okay with you.
But there is this one place I would like to take you on the way, if it's okay with you.
Actually, I want to put you in the bathroom, but if it's okay with you this.
Now, if it's okay with you, I'd really like to cry and break some stuff right now.
And if it's okay with you, I'd like to go ahead and fire Hector.
When we get home, safe and sound, if it's okay with you, I'd like to call you up on the phone and ask you for a proper date.
Look, if it's okay with you, I'd just like to put it behind us and move on.
That'd be great, I mean if it's okay with you.
Look, Mr. B., if it's okay with you, I'd like to give my membership back to Carter.
And if it's okay with you, I'd still like to make you lunch.
But if it's okay with you, I would like to ask you... a few more questions about your mom and dad.
Well, if it's okay with you, I'd like to check this out first, make sure everything works before anybody goes anywhere.
Turns out that Serena and I have changed our minds about the apartment, so if it's okay with you, I'd like to come back and get my check.
We know you're upset, and you have every right to be, but if it's okay with you, we'd like a second chance to make things right.
I'm exhausted, so if it's okay with you, I'm just -
So, if it's okay with you, can I call you my girlfriend?
If it's okay with you, I have some personal stuff to take care of.
If it's okay with you, I'd like to pay for their tickets.
If it's okay with you, though, - I think I'll spend the night here.
If it's okay with you, I'd like to go to temple.

Alternatives:

if you don't mind
if that's acceptable to you
if that works for you
if that's fine with you
if that's all right with you

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