As a female at the gym, I’ve noticed some people (mostly men) ask permission to workout right next to me. It’s an open area. I am not taking up space nor do I pretend I own that entire area. I think it’s polite but why do some people do that? Even a guy ask to use a bench that was next to me but I was on an entirely different bench?
To be honest, there are so many women that hate men these days, they ask you because they don't want to end up in a frivolous sexual harassment case in court. By asking for your permission, that likely won't happen. In fact, just your presence near them is a reason for them to switch to another machine or equipment.
So, you've probably guessed, it's not only women hating the guys; the guys hate most women out there too. This is where the problem starts.
you could be giving of "you are not allowed in my aura" vibes, and they be respecting that xo
I really couldn't say.
If I need a bench and I see someone working out beside it I'll ask them if they are using it or not just to make sure it's free but beyond that I don't ask for permission to do/use anything at the gym.
I guess they just wanna be polite and respectful especially with the rise of women reporting guys in the gym or trying to catch guys doing stuff, nonsense like that.
u I’m trying to take care of my business wherever I need to be why do I need to ask for permission to stand next to somebody when they’re done with their exercises than they can clear out from that area. The gym to me is strictly business it’s not a dating establishment
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Why? Because they know they'd better. If I were working out at your gym, I'd ask you for permission as well;)
Because there are a ton of women who deal with really pushy, overly forward men at the gym, so they get really creeped out when a man starts working out beside them.
I do that only if I think they may be using the bench or space, it's respectful, do same male/female. beyond that don't know.
Sounds like polite to me and trying to respect your space.
They don't want to make you uncomfortable or have you think they're hitting on you.
They want to be polite with you and don't want you to be creeped by them.
They are trying to be careful not to intrude on your own personal space.
It's out of respect and so their not labeled a creep.
Considering all of the recent tiktoks that have come out about women complaining about men at the gym, it's not surprising, why risk being accused of sexual harassment..
It is better to politely ask then to put up with BS if she thinks that she owns all of the space around her.
It is called "Avoiding Being Labeled A Creep 101."
Just being polite, I think.
Get over yourself
I've never been asked
They are trying to be polite.
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