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Anonymous wrote:Is this unusual? As in just finished a run at an indoor track, sweating a bit and walking to lockers, then randomly asked how far I ran by a passerby in a cheery way. Then asked how long it took. Why would a stranger want to know this? It's happened multiple times. It's not creepy per se, I just don't see the point. Is it just outgoing people itching to strike up a chat?

Are you kidding me?They're asking because you are participating in the same sport. They are chatting with a fellow human being. If you don't want to interact with others then why are you in a club with other people? Why not just use a treadmill in your own home?

What a pathetic post.

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Welcome to DC, PP - where people try to flex their antisocial tendencies by claiming to be an "introvert".

OP, in the rest of the world, people tend to act more....you know.....human.......

I’m a DC/Montgomery county native. This is what I’m used to when I go to other states I am sometimes in a bit of a culture shock because people actually interact like regular human beings! What shocks me even more is how much I enjoy it! We are a weird bunch here in DC.

Op, to me it just sounds like they’re being nice and friendly trying to make conversation. No biggie.

Agree. We split our time between here and Massachusetts, which is not known for being the friendliest place. Yet when we are there we have to adjust to exchanging pleasantries with neighbors, making eye contact with people, and other normal social interactions.

Anonymous wrote:Is this unusual? As in just finished a run at an indoor track, sweating a bit and walking to lockers, then randomly asked how far I ran by a passerby in a cheery way. Then asked how long it took. Why would a stranger want to know this? It's happened multiple times. It's not creepy per se, I just don't see the point. Is it just outgoing people itching to strike up a chat?

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s a little odd but not something I’d get worked up about. I had a video call with one of my experts on Friday and I joined right after finishing and he asked me how far I had gone. Just idle conversation since we had not spoken in awhile.

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Anonymous wrote:Holy cow, OP. Do you rarely interact with people in real life? How is this something that that concerns you?

What does a stranger want or need to know how far you ran and at what clip? I would literally never ask some totally random person that.

It's not some totally random person. It's someone at the same club, doing the same thing you're doing. What does it take for you to feel connected to those around you, the same blood type, born in the same hospital, went to the same college and majored in the same thing? Did a 23 and Me and found out you're related? What?

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Anonymous wrote:I swim two miles every day and I’ve definitely had people remark when I exit the pool and ask how far I swam and how long it takes. I don’t think much of it and it’s usually people who come in and start their swim when I’m in the midst of mine and finish at or around the same time as me. I never thought anything of it.

I’d be impressed. Two miles? That’s great.

It might be someone new to running and is interested in knowing what a typical run is. Or a talker who likes to talk. I’ve been asked questions that were weird. That wouldn’t be one of them.

Someone once told me, "Nice day." I didn't know what to say but I didn't know what it was nice for? Nice for running? Nice for fishing? Nice for stabbing? Why did they even talk to me? Did they think I needed to know what the day was like?

--Probably OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Is this unusual? As in just finished a run at an indoor track, sweating a bit and walking to lockers, then randomly asked how far I ran by a passerby in a cheery way. Then asked how long it took. Why would a stranger want to know this? It's happened multiple times. It's not creepy per se, I just don't see the point. Is it just outgoing people itching to strike up a chat?

Are you kidding me?They're asking because you are participating in the same sport. They are chatting with a fellow human being. If you don't want to interact with others then why are you in a club with other people? Why not just use a treadmill in your own home?

What a pathetic post.

+1

Welcome to DC, PP - where people try to flex their antisocial tendencies by claiming to be an "introvert".

OP, in the rest of the world, people tend to act more....you know.....human.......

Translation: Social climbing strivers pissed off when people higher up the ladder don’t allow them to worm their way into their orbit

What a sad translation. You don't know what you're missing in life, PP. On your deathbed you will regret having been so sour and mean spirited about your fellow human beings.

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Anonymous wrote:It is a members club. It is normal to talk to other members.

OP, if you want to be reclusive run on a treadmill at your house.

I guess I missed the memo that paying a pricy athletic club membership means you have to answer random intrusive (or oddly competitive?) questions from randoms every time you enter the facilities. I would think the more expensive the athletic club, the more uncouth it is to prod random members. I pay the fees for the amenities, cleanliness and privacy — not new friends. I am not an introvert, I just don’t really want to be chatty while working out.

DP here. Then stay home. You are amongst civilization, not in a bubble. You sound awful.

I'm not the PP but it's an awkward question. There are much better ice breakers than asking people how fast they run or how much they are lifting. It's not good gym etiquette.

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Anonymous wrote:Is this unusual? As in just finished a run at an indoor track, sweating a bit and walking to lockers, then randomly asked how far I ran by a passerby in a cheery way. Then asked how long it took. Why would a stranger want to know this? It's happened multiple times. It's not creepy per se, I just don't see the point. Is it just outgoing people itching to strike up a chat?

Are you kidding me?They're asking because you are participating in the same sport. They are chatting with a fellow human being. If you don't want to interact with others then why are you in a club with other people? Why not just use a treadmill in your own home?

What a pathetic post.

+1

Welcome to DC, PP - where people try to flex their antisocial tendencies by claiming to be an "introvert".

OP, in the rest of the world, people tend to act more....you know.....human.......

Translation: Social climbing strivers pissed off when people higher up the ladder don’t allow them to worm their way into their orbit

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Anonymous wrote:I swim two miles every day and I’ve definitely had people remark when I exit the pool and ask how far I swam and how long it takes. I don’t think much of it and it’s usually people who come in and start their swim when I’m in the midst of mine and finish at or around the same time as me. I never thought anything of it.

I’d be impressed. Two miles? That’s great.

It might be someone new to running and is interested in knowing what a typical run is. Or a talker who likes to talk. I’ve been asked questions that were weird. That wouldn’t be one of them.

Someone once told me, "Nice day." I didn't know what to say but I didn't know what it was nice for? Nice for running? Nice for fishing? Nice for stabbing? Why did they even talk to me? Did they think I needed to know what the day was like?

--Probably OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Is this unusual? As in just finished a run at an indoor track, sweating a bit and walking to lockers, then randomly asked how far I ran by a passerby in a cheery way. Then asked how long it took. Why would a stranger want to know this? It's happened multiple times. It's not creepy per se, I just don't see the point. Is it just outgoing people itching to strike up a chat?

Are you kidding me?They're asking because you are participating in the same sport. They are chatting with a fellow human being. If you don't want to interact with others then why are you in a club with other people? Why not just use a treadmill in your own home?

What a pathetic post.

+1

Welcome to DC, PP - where people try to flex their antisocial tendencies by claiming to be an "introvert".

OP, in the rest of the world, people tend to act more....you know.....human.......

I’m a DC/Montgomery county native. This is what I’m used to when I go to other states I am sometimes in a bit of a culture shock because people actually interact like regular human beings! What shocks me even more is how much I enjoy it! We are a weird bunch here in DC.

Op, to me it just sounds like they’re being nice and friendly trying to make conversation. No biggie.

Anonymous wrote:Holy cow, OP. Do you rarely interact with people in real life? How is this something that that concerns you?

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Anonymous wrote:Beware, next up they'll comment about the weather!

lol