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I don’t mind if I do

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Gentle EnthusiasmPlay
'I don’t mind if I do' shows a polite interest without sounding overly eager. SlideWhen offered a second helping of dessert at a friend's house: 'I don’t mind if I do, thank you!'
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Social CourtesyPlay
This phrase can signal that you're accepting an offer more to be polite than from a strong desire. SlideNeighbor: 'Would you like to try these homemade cookies?' You: 'I don’t mind if I do.'
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Light HumorPlay
Sometimes used humorously to accept without any pretense of hesitation. SlideAt a party: 'We have extra cake, anybody?' You, with a smile: 'I don’t mind if I do!'