> I always have to change gyms every 8 months because it after that it becomes too awkward further avoiding conversations with people you see most of the week.

> I always have to change gyms every 8 months because it after that it becomes too awkward further avoiding conversations with people you see most of the week. I Just say hi and talk a minute in the beginning. Put your headphones in. When you go heavy on the bench, you can ask someone at least. -- I think a long time ago, I used to be like you ( not that extreme). But I started going out and quickly changed my behavior. The small overhead of saying hello and being nice in general, makes it less obvious that you filter out successful people ( sometimes). Or the small talk with other people, when something is happening. You are the point of reference. Not someone who never says hello