If you ask me Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Shows your comment is based on personal feelings rather than facts. The service is slow here, if you ask me. Pro Tip 2/3Hint of Sarcasm Can be used to imply something is obvious and should be noticed without asking. He's not the brightest, if you ask me. Pro Tip 3/3Softening Statement Polite way to introduce your disagreement or different opinion on a matter. If you ask me, we're moving in the wrong direction.