Learn · Sentences Polite Requests

Would you mind if I joined the meeting a bit late?

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Sentence

Narrator

Would you mind if I joined the meeting a bit late?

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Formal Request

I would appreciate it if I could join the meeting slightly later.

Informal Request

Is it okay if I come to the meeting a little late?

Seeking Permission

May I join the meeting a bit late?

Explaining a Delay

I apologize, but I may be a few minutes late to the meeting.

Rephrased versions

More Direct

I'll be a little late to the meeting.

More Formal

I request permission to join the meeting at a later time.

Less Formal

Can I join the meeting late?

Phrases to learn

Would you mind if...

A polite way to ask for permission or make a request.

joined the meeting

To participate in a meeting.

a bit late

Slightly late.