Was this an IOI at the gym?

[Deleted member 19294]

I was at the gym today doing arms and back and had a pretty nice pump going (I was in a tank top btw)

While I was using the lat pulldown machine, a girl probably around high school/college age comes over and asks me if I'm using the cable machine which is right next to me and I respond "no you can use it" (obviously I'm not using it because i'm sitting at the lat pulldown machine)

She then proceeds to just stand there and takes her headphones off for a good 30 secs to a minute and then before starting her cable exercises she takes off her sweatshirt and is now only wearing booty shorts and a sports bra.

Was this an IOI or am I overthinking things?

 

[Deleted member 19294]

Bump. I am literally an autist that cannot read social cues. Someone please lmk if I'm delusional

 

[Deleted member 7580]

@alriodai @gamma @looksmaxxer234 state of this forum

 

[Deleted member 18244]

If she was needlessly standing close to you for a while maybe she wanted you to talk to her. Or maybe she just wanted to use the machine jfl

 

[Deleted member 19294]

@alriodai @gamma @looksmaxxer234 state of this forum

If she was needlessly standing close to you for a while maybe she wanted you to talk to her. Or maybe she just wanted to use the machine jfl

I'm going to take that as not an IOI then

 

[Deleted member 19103]

only way you would’ve known is if you spoke to her.

 

[Deleted member 7580]

I'm going to take that as not an IOI then

Who knows but not imo

 

[micropenis29]

she wouldn't have said anything if she wasn't initially attracted to you

I was at the gym today doing arms and back and had a pretty nice pump going (I was in a tank top btw)

While I was using the lat pulldown machine, a girl probably around high school/college age comes over and asks me if I'm using the cable machine which is right next to me and I respond "no you can use it" (obviously I'm not using it because i'm sitting at the lat pulldown machine)

you had many different possible chad responses available to you:

-ignore her completely

-tell her that her question was dumb: "no, i'm using the machine i'm currently on"

-joke about how dumb her question was: "yeah, but you can rent it from me [pulling out your wallet], how much cash do you have on you, or we can do venmo if you want"

but you chose the polite, incel response and will never hear from her again

it's over

 

[Deleted member 19294]

she wouldn't have said anything if she wasn't initially attracted to you



you had many different possible chad responses available to you:

-ignore her completely

-tell her that her question was dumb: "no, i'm using the machine i'm currently on"

-joke about how dumb her question was: "yeah, but you can rent it from me [pulling out your wallet], how much cash do you have on you, or we can do venmo if you want"

but you chose the polite, incel response and will never hear from her again

it's over

Thanks for the response. I think you're right but maybe it's just confirmation bias...

I need to not sperg out when a girl initiates a convo. I think I've been getting some crazy IOIs at the gym and school like random girls staring and holding eye contact for a LONG TIME, smiling at me, asking dumb questions, etc but my self esteem is so low that I can't believe it. I had a prolonged ugly acne phase that fucked up my psyche

 

[stamaster21]

only way you would’ve known is if you spoke to her.

best compete on here, the post by the op was useless was it a IOI, only way to know if shes interested is to talk to her and exchange numbers and get something going.

 

[Bitch]

The only IOI that matters is P in V

 

[BugeyeBigNoseCurry]

I was at the gym today doing arms and back and had a pretty nice pump going (I was in a tank top btw)

While I was using the lat pulldown machine, a girl probably around high school/college age comes over and asks me if I'm using the cable machine which is right next to me and I respond "no you can use it" (obviously I'm not using it because i'm sitting at the lat pulldown machine)

She then proceeds to just stand there and takes her headphones off for a good 30 secs to a minute and then before starting her cable exercises she takes off her sweatshirt and is now only wearing booty shorts and a sports bra.

Was this an IOI or am I overthinking things?

The only ioi is when a girl comes and rapes you.
Also post face

 

[Deleted member 19294]

best compete on here, the post by the op was useless was it a IOI, only way to know if shes interested is to talk to her and exchange numbers and get something going.

She wouldn't have approached and asked me a stupid question if she didn't find me attractive. Also I've heard women taking headphones off and working out right next to you is a sign they want to be approached

The only ioi is when a girl comes and rapes you.
Also post face

Girls are never this direct unless they are extremely drunk and/or below your looks level. I have a HTN face

 

[BugeyeBigNoseCurry]

She wouldn't have approached and asked me a stupid question if she didn't find me attractive. Also I've heard women taking headphones off and working out right next to you is a sign they want to be approached


Girls are never this direct unless they are extremely drunk and/or below your looks level. I have a HTN face

Show face we will decide

 

[Broly]

The only IOI that matters is P in V

 

[bwrauycnee]

I was at the gym today doing arms and back and had a pretty nice pump going (I was in a tank top btw)

While I was using the lat pulldown machine, a girl probably around high school/college age comes over and asks me if I'm using the cable machine which is right next to me and I respond "no you can use it" (obviously I'm not using it because i'm sitting at the lat pulldown machine)

She then proceeds to just stand there and takes her headphones off for a good 30 secs to a minute and then before starting her cable exercises she takes off her sweatshirt and is now only wearing booty shorts and a sports bra.

Was this an IOI or am I overthinking things?

Did you make occasional eye contact?

 

[Deleted member 19294]

The only IOI that matters is P in V

No shit, that's the easy part once you know she's interested

Did you make occasional eye contact?

Yes, made brief eye contact a few times during gym session but I was too pussy to hold. Honestly she wasn't really my type anyway but validation from young fit women feels good

 

[lepo2317]

I remember girl was following me at the gym, asking me if I use that machine, staring at me and then few days later when I said 'hi' to her, she looked at me like she saw a shit.

 

[alriodai]

@alriodai @gamma @looksmaxxer234 state of this forum

Bro like even if it was an iOi then what? Did you fuck the girl? Did you do anything sexual with her, did she give you compliments? Like it's just a mental masturbation at this point with muh "iOis"

 

[stamaster21]

The only IOI that matters is P in V

i agree all that IOI talk or getting numbers, doesn't matter unless you have sex or oral sex. Blow jobs come in at a close second. Ive heard of guys who got blow jobs from women but they didn't fuck, usually this is from a women at a party or club.

 

[Curlbrahhh]

The only real IOI would have been if she started blowing you right there in the gym floor

 

[Chadethnic101]

Y

she wouldn't have said anything if she wasn't initially attracted to you



you had many different possible chad responses available to you:

-ignore her completely

-tell her that her question was dumb: "no, i'm using the machine i'm currently on"

-joke about how dumb her question was: "yeah, but you can rent it from me [pulling out your wallet], how much cash do you have on you, or we can do venmo if you want"

but you chose the polite, incel response and will never hear from her again

it's over

That last one is bold, it can defo back fire if you missed judge the situation, you'll be perceived as the weirdo on the gym if it does JFL

 

[LightSkinNoob]

Not an IOI, girls that like you at the gym will randomly follow you on Instagram or ask for it, or they might ask for a spot. But if I were you I’d still stare at her ass if it’s fit.

 

[BigJimsWornOutTires]

I was at the gym today doing arms and back and had a pretty nice pump going (I was in a tank top btw)

While I was using the lat pulldown machine, a girl probably around high school/college age comes over and asks me if I'm using the cable machine which is right next to me and I respond "no you can use it" (obviously I'm not using it because i'm sitting at the lat pulldown machine)

She then proceeds to just stand there and takes her headphones off for a good 30 secs to a minute and then before starting her cable exercises she takes off her sweatshirt and is now only wearing booty shorts and a sports bra.

Was this an IOI or am I overthinking things?

she wanted you to slap her ass. bruh, you fucked that up.

 

[Deleted member 19294]

Not an IOI, girls that like you at the gym will randomly follow you on Instagram or ask for it, or they might ask for a spot. But if I were you I’d still stare at her ass if it’s fit.

No girl is going to randomly approach you and ask for IG... they are more subtle and want you to ask. Asking for spot is also quite bold

 

[micropenis29]

That last one is bold, it can defo back fire if you missed judge the situation, you'll be perceived as the weirdo on the gym if it does JFL

if it feels bold, then don't try it; that's a sign it's not a good idea

it should feel easy

bold would be directly grabbing her butt and things of that nature (and even these more physical and aggressive approaches don't feel bold to someone with enough looks, status, and social skills to properly execute them)

 

[Chadethnic101]

Ya defo you'd have to gauge her interest and how open she seems
If she's really smiling and happy to speak to you and not super nervous it would defo work

I would probs say the second option- I'm already on this machine in a jokey manner then speak a bit more eventually introduce

if it feels bold, then don't try it; that's a sign it's not a good idea

it should feel easy

bold would be directly grabbing her butt and things of that nature (and even these more physical and aggressive approaches don't feel bold to someone with enough looks, status, and social skills to properly execute them)

 

[Deleted member 19294]

Ya defo you'd have to gauge her interest and how open she seems
If she's really smiling and happy to speak to you and not super nervous it would defo work

I would probs say the second option- I'm already on this machine in a jokey manner then speak a bit more eventually introduce

Agreed. Pulling out the wallet seems too tryhard/ jestermaxx

 

[micropenis29]

Ya defo you'd have to gauge her interest and how open she seems
If she's really smiling and happy to speak to you and not super nervous it would defo work

there are many variables to consider, including her looks & status, how many people are witnessing the interaction, the looks & status of each of the onlookers, etc

it's tricky to navigate, but some people are, as we know, highly skilled at this

I would probs say the second option- I'm already on this machine in a jokey manner then speak a bit more eventually introduce

sometimes it can be best to just do what the OP did and give a blunt response rather than play along

in my case, that would probably be best since i'm norwooding, am MGTOW, and would prefer to shut down the conversation quickly and efficiently

for OP, however, i think it was a mistake, since he implied she was a girl he'd be interested in

 

[Brian Peppers]

Definitely she's dtf bro.

Girls don't even approach ugly guys.

 

[Deleted member 19294]

Another gym update:

Two girls were working out together and when I saw them from across the gym, one of them waved at me... I was in disbelief and looked around but I didn't see anyone wave back at them. After finishing up my set at the machine, I went to a different machine, which was directly behind the girls. I didn't say anything or look at them, but I they started giggling like crazy for a few minutes and both went on their phones (texting each other?). I am either a schizo or completely oblivious (I am one of the best looking guys at the gym btw)

 

[Hero of the Imperium]

'tism

 

[Deleted member 19294]

'tism

Elaborate

 

[n0rthface]

@alriodai @gamma @looksmaxxer234 state of this forum

OP should of brought his pencil case to the gym

 

[autistic_tendencies]

Bump