If you say yes, it can be interpreted as “yes I mind” or “yes, I give you permission”, if you say no, it can be interpreted as “no, I don’t give you permission” or “no, I dont mind”. You always end up having to clarify.
If you say yes, it can be interpreted as “yes I mind” or “yes, I give you permission”, if you say no, it can be interpreted as “no, I don’t give you permission” or “no, I dont mind”. You always end up having to clarify.
The question is do you mind, with minding as the subject of the question. Answering yes or no is perfectly acceptable.
Be mindful: this is a common cop trick to manufacture consent.
But people often interpret it the opposite way you mean it
People interpret it any way they want. You’re gonna meet people with different levels of comprehension in life. For those people you elaborate. Yes I mind, no I do not mind. Done.