Learn · Sentences Polite Requests
Would you mind closing the blinds?
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Narrator
Would you mind closing the blinds?
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Making a Request
Would you mind closing the blinds, please?
Politely Asking a Favor
Could you please close the blinds? It's a bit bright in here.
Giving Instructions
Please close the blinds to reduce the glare on the screen.
Expressing a Preference
I'd appreciate it if you would close the blinds.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Please close the blinds.
Casual
Close the blinds, would you?
Simpler English
Shut the blinds.
Phrases to learn
Would you mind...
A polite way to make a request.
closing the blinds
The action of covering a window.