Best way to say hi to a girl at the gym?? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Chemical · 05-26-2004, 05:23 PM

There's a new girl in the office building thats going to office gym and I see her around cafeateria as well (I think she is a friend of one of my friends).

Anyway, She was at the gym this evening. I wanted to say hi and introduce myself, but I wasn't sure what was the proper ettiquete for the gym environment.

Obviously I don't do it when she's running or doing weights, but how about when she's stretching? Water break? I was gonna do it when she was leaving but I was in the middle of a stretch and didn't want it too look like I was trying to hard.

Or should I just get my friend to introduce me to her if I ever see them having lunch?

maleficent · 05-26-2004, 05:38 PM

I have to say it, that's just adorable... (I thought only girls/women thought like that)

water breaks would be a good time, if you catch her eye, smile

Hello is a great ice breaker...

Averett · 05-26-2004, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by maleficent
I have to say it, that's just adorable... (I thought only girls/women thought like that)

I agree

During a water break would be nice.

dirtyrascal7 · 05-26-2004, 07:48 PM

maybe you could ask if she needs someone to spot her? or if she's doing a unique exercise or stretch, ask her what exactly that does and have her show you how to do it... something like that might be a good ice breaker if you're a little timid about just walking up out of the blue and saying hi.

05-26-2004, 10:06 PM

Hi. *smile*

Chemical · 05-27-2004, 02:56 AM

Ok, gonna try the Hi, smile thing. Hopefully she's at the gym today.

Thanks Ladies.

cameroncrazy822 · 05-27-2004, 04:07 AM

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Originally posted by :::OshnSoul:::
Hi. *smile*

It may sound simplistic but it's still the best way to start a conversation. Be yourself and don't plan what you're gonna say. Let it flow. GL

05-27-2004, 09:40 AM

It is simplistic. You don't have to initiate a conversation or anything right off bat. Work your way up to it, gives you the time to build confidence- and just let it go with the flow.

SpikeQX99 · 05-27-2004, 05:17 PM

I'm not normally one to give advice such as this, but the ever popular "Hi. I'm -insert name here-," line seems to work pretty well.

Chemical · 05-27-2004, 06:02 PM

Blah, she wasn't at the gym today. Maybe next week.

I forgot to tell you all that she's always listening to music, so the Hi part may not work, but the smile should. I guess as long as she sees my lips move she'll figure out that I'm saying something to her and she'll take off her earphones.

Have a good weekend!

Sugar&Spice · 05-27-2004, 06:50 PM

Definitely don't do it when she is running or lifting. I hate it when people try to have conversations with me when they can clearly see I'm working out. Try the smile and "hi" thing. If she just gives you a brief smile and keeps going she probably doesn't want to be disturbed during her work outs. The cafeteria might be a better shot for breaking the ice.

SpikeQX99 · 05-27-2004, 07:01 PM

Ask her what she's listening to... that may work?

Lunchbox7 · 05-27-2004, 07:37 PM

You could always ask her to "spot" you. Hehehehe. I kill me.

ratbastid · 05-28-2004, 04:50 AM

If she's listening to music, replace the "Hi *smile*" with a "*smile* *little wave*". A little wave is the non-verbal form of "Hi". You won't be starting a conversation, per se, but you'll be at least softening the ice for later.

Esco · 05-28-2004, 08:23 AM

During a water break or cool down might be your best chance. Personally, I'd wait for the cafeteria.

Chemical · 05-28-2004, 09:19 AM

update: I saw her in the cafeteria today but she was with a bunch of co-workers. So yeah, I chickened out. Blah. Fuck, I'm goign to sound like a bloody stalker soon.

05-28-2004, 11:36 AM

Ya know, you're more likely to regret things you don't do rather than regret the things you do...........

DirtyVegas · 05-28-2004, 04:51 PM

first contact at the gym usually is eye contact. Then comes the raised eyebrows and slight smile.

Go from there, if she responds with a smile, then take the "water break/cooldown" approach, if you get no reponse....rinse and repeat. Its not gonna hurt for you to continually be nice and smile at her.

Eugeni · 05-29-2004, 08:49 AM

Hi during the water break.

Tell us how it went.

05-26-2004, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chemical Crazy Location: Mississauga, On, CANADA	Best way to say hi to a girl at the gym?? There's a new girl in the office building thats going to office gym and I see her around cafeateria as well (I think she is a friend of one of my friends). Anyway, She was at the gym this evening. I wanted to say hi and introduce myself, but I wasn't sure what was the proper ettiquete for the gym environment. Obviously I don't do it when she's running or doing weights, but how about when she's stretching? Water break? I was gonna do it when she was leaving but I was in the middle of a stretch and didn't want it too look like I was trying to hard. Or should I just get my friend to introduce me to her if I ever see them having lunch? __________________ Future Ruler of the Galaxy (2014)

05-26-2004, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	I have to say it, that's just adorable... (I thought only girls/women thought like that) water breaks would be a good time, if you catch her eye, smile Hello is a great ice breaker... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

05-26-2004, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
dirtyrascal7 That's what she said	maybe you could ask if she needs someone to spot her? or if she's doing a unique exercise or stretch, ask her what exactly that does and have her show you how to do it... something like that might be a good ice breaker if you're a little timid about just walking up out of the blue and saying hi. __________________ "Tie yourself to your limitless potential, rather than your limiting past." "Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him."

05-27-2004, 02:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chemical Crazy Location: Mississauga, On, CANADA	Ok, gonna try the Hi, smile thing. Hopefully she's at the gym today. Thanks Ladies. __________________ Future Ruler of the Galaxy (2014)

05-27-2004, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
SpikeQX99 The Best thing that never happened to you Location: Silverdale, WA	I'm not normally one to give advice such as this, but the ever popular "Hi. I'm -insert name here-," line seems to work pretty well. __________________ I'm so in love with a girl... she is my everything

05-26-2004, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	Hi. smile

05-27-2004, 09:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	It is simplistic. You don't have to initiate a conversation or anything right off bat. Work your way up to it, gives you the time to build confidence- and just let it go with the flow.

05-27-2004, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chemical Crazy Location: Mississauga, On, CANADA	Blah, she wasn't at the gym today. Maybe next week. I forgot to tell you all that she's always listening to music, so the Hi part may not work, but the smile should. I guess as long as she sees my lips move she'll figure out that I'm saying something to her and she'll take off her earphones. Have a good weekend! __________________ Future Ruler of the Galaxy (2014)

05-27-2004, 06:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sugar&Spice Psycho	Definitely don't do it when she is running or lifting. I hate it when people try to have conversations with me when they can clearly see I'm working out. Try the smile and "hi" thing. If she just gives you a brief smile and keeps going she probably doesn't want to be disturbed during her work outs. The cafeteria might be a better shot for breaking the ice. __________________ -Speak your mind even if your voice shakes

05-27-2004, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
SpikeQX99 The Best thing that never happened to you Location: Silverdale, WA	Ask her what she's listening to... that may work? __________________ I'm so in love with a girl... she is my everything

05-27-2004, 07:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lunchbox7 Addict	You could always ask her to "spot" you. Hehehehe. I kill me.

05-28-2004, 04:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	If she's listening to music, replace the "Hi smile" with a "smile little wave". A little wave is the non-verbal form of "Hi". You won't be starting a conversation, per se, but you'll be at least softening the ice for later.

05-28-2004, 08:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Esco Insane	During a water break or cool down might be your best chance. Personally, I'd wait for the cafeteria. __________________ The user formerly known as BlingBling

05-28-2004, 09:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Chemical Crazy Location: Mississauga, On, CANADA	update: I saw her in the cafeteria today but she was with a bunch of co-workers. So yeah, I chickened out. Blah. Fuck, I'm goign to sound like a bloody stalker soon. __________________ Future Ruler of the Galaxy (2014)

05-28-2004, 11:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	Ya know, you're more likely to regret things you don't do rather than regret the things you do...........

05-28-2004, 04:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
DirtyVegas Tilted Location: underground.......	first contact at the gym usually is eye contact. Then comes the raised eyebrows and slight smile. Go from there, if she responds with a smile, then take the "water break/cooldown" approach, if you get no reponse....rinse and repeat. Its not gonna hurt for you to continually be nice and smile at her. __________________ ouch!

05-29-2004, 08:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
Eugeni Crazy Location: everywhere else	Hi during the water break. Tell us how it went. __________________ titular