English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "do you mind me asking how he died" Mean?
Learn what "do you mind me asking how he died" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Do you mind me asking how he died?
This is a polite way to ask whether it is okay to ask a sensitive question.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone politely asks if they can ask a sensitive question about how a person died.
Usage Scenario
Use this before asking about something personal, private, or upsetting. It is polite, but the topic itself can still feel uncomfortable.
Better ways to say it
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Do you mind me asking how he died?
2
Can I ask how he died?
3
If you don't mind me asking, how did he die?
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