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Going to workout can be a very social scene. At school for instance, I find it hard to concentrate often because friends want to talk about tests or gossip or talk about how much so and so is lifting. I am guilty of doing it also. Faculty also can engage conversations in the gym about a recent test or paper or if they are just plain curious to get to know you outside of the classroom. Country clubs can be even worse. I've worked out with my father at our club dozens of times, he has belonged to the club for 20 years and knows most everyone, so by the transitive property many know me. I find it bothersome when in the middle of running or sets when people come over and want to talk. Ipod headphones don't help either. People have no problem tapping you on the shoulder to talk when your music clearly shows you don't want to be disturbed. I always chuckle at the people who come in dressed to impress, talk for 50 minutes, run for 10 and then walk out like they just went though Navy Seal training.

People talk a lot in the gym, usually sports or politics. I find it interesting to hear many people's opinions. Generally the Tv's are on the same few channels and they talk about the same thing each hour so with the new hourly crowd's comes new commentary. Sometimes I agree, sometimes I don't, but I rarely say anything, I just sit there and observe.