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Asking someone at the gym if you can work in
Mark is mid-set on the bench press with headphones on. You've been waiting 10 minutes. You need to interrupt him to ask if you can work in between his sets.
🎬 The scene starts here
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Mark — Gym regular, 30s
In the zone, mid-set
“(he's on the bench, eyes closed, nodding to music. He hasn't seen you yet.)”
What you are trying to do
Your objective
Get his attention (wave, brief signal), wait for the headphones to come off, ask clearly. Don't pre-apologize.
What good looks like
You got the ask out. Whether he says yes or no, you didn't retreat before asking.
Difficulty
Friendly but busy. Be specific or they move on. Recommended.