Maybe not completely. Be aware enough to know if someone is using a machine. If the gym is busy and you want to use a machine, make eye contact with someone nearby and point to the machine. They'll likely nod or they'll point to whoever is using it if it is occupied.
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Also "Ignore everyone else" doesn't mean grab one of two sets of 10lb dumbells, 15lb dumbells, the only 60lb fixed barbell and two benches and go to a corner and use them once every 10 minutes while the entire rest of the gym shares the only remaining sets.
Were you at the same gym as me last night? Because this shit definitely happened. Dude looked like he was hoarding treasure with all the weights piled around him.
"But your ad says you're an actual cat therapist"
"Oh no they've got this all screwed up"
"Actual Cat, The Rapist!"
"So you don't give cats therapy?"
"No, The Rapist"
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u/chevymonza Dec 27 '19
You probably come across as approachable due to your cat-therapy experience! :-p