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by 6cxs2hd6 4379 days ago
The phrase "would you mind me asking" is simply being polite and respectful, not obsequious (IMO).
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I agree completely.

For myself, it's more the fact that newaccountfool felt the need to ask permission to ask a question.

I love asking questions. And I love answering them whenever possible. I suppose that I wish we all held fewer secrets or assumed secrets.