Should I apologise for seeming rude to him?

[Anonymous]

I was at the gym with my AirPods on full blast as I have anxiety and a guy i like and used to train with is with a client he says something to me whilst I’m on a hack squat machine but by the time I realise he was talking to me it’s too late his client gives me a skeptical look, and he says something to his client and they both chuckle.

do you think I came across as rude should i text him to address it or just leave it? I think he wonders why I didn’t once speak to him despite us being not far apart in the gym but honestly I like my space

[MystiKaL]

He probably joked, "see, no one listens to me" or something like that. He very likely didn't realise you had airpods on. Don't message him. Next time you see him, say something like, "hey, I couldn't hear what you said last time as I had my music on, I like to totally focus when I'm working out, so if anyone chats to me they may not get a response as I'd be zoned out. It's nothing personal at all."

[FilmGuy93]

He probably just figured you couldn't hear him. It's not that big of a deal. You probably came across slightly rude though.

[Guy13]

Being in one’s zone is normal while in gym. I’m sure he will understand if you explain it to him the way you did here.

[Wise4myage]

No, because its not you could hear what was being said.