A guy at the gym interrupted my set to explain how the machine works.
By @finnliterally · Who's in the Wrong
I've been using the same leg press for three years. He came over and told me I should 'start lighter' because I was probably new. I didn't know what to say.
The full story
I go to the gym at the same time a few days a week. I was on the leg press machine, headphones in, minding my own business. This guy comes over and taps my shoulder until I take my headphones out. He points at the weight and says something like, 'Hey, you should probably start a lot lighter if you're new to this machine.' I just stared at him. I'm not new. I've been on a consistent program for years. I didn't say anything, I just gave him a blank look for a few seconds until he got uncomfortable and walked away. I felt like correcting him was just inviting a longer conversation, but now I feel a little bad. And annoyed.
How people voted
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What people are saying
@movingon — Why wouldn't he just ask if you wanted help before assuming you were new?
@danasorta — The blank stare was the perfect response. You don't owe a stranger a conversation, especially when they interrupt you mid-set.
@zaneish — ignore and lift.
@yaralol — Next time you see him, you should go 'help' him with his form on something. Make it just as awkward.
@jettlately — Could've just said 'I'm good, thanks' and avoided the whole situation.
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