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Do "does it matter to you" sounds impolite? Q1: if yes, how could i put it in a polite way? (I wish to present the meaning: "is it okay for you?" but in a much polite way.) Q2: does it matter for/to you...(can i use "for" here?) Thanks in advance,Thank you Peachey and Cherry, you answers are very useful!
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Hi Tsu, Use "does it matter to you". I don't find the phrase impolite (please, anyone disagree if you think otherwise!), but a very polite version may be, "would it matter to you...?" This makes the question sound theoretical, and less immediate than "does...?"
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Hi Tsu, I would use the phrase 'Do you mind?' instead. Example; Do you mind if I leave early? Do you mind if I check my phone messages now? Do you mind if I smoke here?
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"Does it matter to you?" is correct. Like: "Does it matter to you that your son is being expelled from school?" "Would it matter to you," regret to say, is not exactly the same, as "would" denotes a future event here, tied to a conditional; like: "Would it matter to you if your son got expelled from school?"
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Hell Tsu, No ,it sounds alright, however it depends in what context it is said and how it is said; the tone plays a role in determining the intention of the speaker.
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