I. EXAMPLES: Would you mind if I smoke here? Do you mind opening the window? It’s so stuffy in here. Do you mind if I ask you a question? II. DIALOGUES: Employer: Well, you have been working with our company for 10 years now. Employee: Yes I know. It’s been a long time. Employer: In all this time you have never asked for a raise. Do you mind if I ask you why? Employee: That’s because my wife is rich. Employer: Really? What does she do? Employee: Well, she owns your company.