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If you don’t mind, I’d like to join you for lunch.

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If you don’t mind, I’d like to join you for lunch.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Making a Request

If you don't mind, I'd like to join you for lunch.

Informal Invitation

Fancy joining me for lunch?

Formal Invitation

I would be grateful if you would permit me to join you for lunch.

Responding to an Invitation

Oh, that sounds lovely! I'd be happy to join you for lunch.

Rephrased versions

More Formal

With your permission, I would appreciate the opportunity to join you for lunch.

Less Formal

Mind if I join you for lunch?

Simpler English

Can I eat lunch with you?

Phrases to learn

If you don't mind

A polite way of asking for permission or making a request.

I'd like to

Expressing a desire or preference.