Phrases Polite Requests and Offers

If you wouldn't mind...

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Meaning

A polite and indirect request.

Example sentences

John: 'If you wouldn't mind, could you pass the salt?'<br>

Alice: 'Certainly.'

John: 'Yes, I'll email them to you right away.'

Alice: 'If you wouldn't mind, could you send me the updated figures?'<br>