Lately, I've been hitting the gym hard over the past couple of years, and I'm really starting to see and feel the results. However, I've stumbled upon an unexpected issue: more people, both men and women, are approaching me out of the blue. They usually start with surface-level comments about my clothes or tattoos, but as someone who's kind of introverted, it leaves me a bit thrown off. I get the feeling they expect more of a conversation, but I often don't know how to respond. Any advice on how to handle this?
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Thinking of this as practice can help too! Even introverts can pick up conversation skills this way, so don't be afraid to engage a little and see where it goes. You never know when you'll want to chat with someone else down the line!
You could keep it simple: say thanks for the compliment and ask them about their workout journey. Questions like how long they've been working out or if they have any tattoo plans could work well. If you’d rather talk about yourself, share what program you’re on or brag a little about your tattoo artist if they’re interested. Otherwise, just keep it short and sweet so you can get back to it if you’re not feeling a longer chat.
When someone gives you a compliment, just say thanks! If you don’t feel like chatting, you can just move on to your workout. But if you’re up for it, try extending the conversation a bit. You could mention something like, "I like your tattoos too!" or ask if they’re working on anything fitness-related. If you want to wrap things up, say you're heading back to your workout. It lets them know you’re not interested in a long chat.
Just that easy!
Just remember, saying something like, 'I need to finish this set' can also signify you’re not up for a lengthy discussion. It's fine to keep it brief!
Good tips!