- Do you mind if I do so and so?

And the person answers:

- Yes, sure.

What does this mean? Is it ok for me to do so and so, or does the person actually mind?

Perhaps this should teach me to phrase my questions better, next time.

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So, when you ask a person:

- Do you mind if I do so and so?

And the person answers:

- Yes, sure.

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What did you ask?

I asked if i could re-post something somebody else posted on their blog.

Edit: "so and so" is always, or usually related to sex? o_O

- Sure.

or

- Sure.

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Keanu may also have the unofficial world record in saying "y'know" in interviews, y'know.

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;) :D

If the question is, "Do you mind if I..." then the answer should be "No, I don't mind," or "Yes, I do mind." But folks generally take the shortcut of "Sure," to indicate that they don't mind and are ok with whatever's being proposed. To avoid confusion I try to remember to ask, "May I..." do a thing.

Another quirk in common currency that irks me is when you thank someone for something and that person says, "Mmm-hmmm." Say what? Correct responses include, "You're welcome," "It was my pleasure," and "I'm happy to be of service." What's this "Mmm-hmmm," jazz? [/rant]

As for the rest, can't really comment on it, since i tend to "Mmm-hmmm" a lot about everything. :S

For example:

Fangirl 1: I just love watching those big, manly hands of his, slappin' the bass. Know what I mean?

Fangirl 2: Mmm-hmmm! ::drools slightly::

QED

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And much I adore that he does not totally clean up his manner of speaking. Love him.

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i like THAT about him .Y'know! for me it seems that he doesn't feel the "Need" to prove anything !! and in my humble opinion , that's what a WISE MAN do :)