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Latest post Fri, Apr 15 2005 5:59 AM by dmlph. 1 replies.
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dmlph  +  90172 Fri, 15 Apr 05 05:59 AM
Which is correct: "Would you mind if I opened the door?" OR "Would you mind if I open the door?" (and what is the rationale?)

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nona the brit  +  90189 Fri, 15 Apr 05 07:55 AM
Both are used.

The opened the door is slightly more tentative and polite.
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