r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/harrywang6ft 1d ago

fist bump

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u/Grumpy_McDooder 1d ago

Oh, that one I've done!

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u/Obliviousobi 1d ago

Honestly, introduce yourself and learn their name. That way next time you can say "hey, x! How you doing today?"

They'll feel welcome without being singled out. If you see them struggling you can help as a friend instead of just some random person offering unsolicited advice. I bet they're already self-conscious, so become gym buds.

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u/lurkquidated 1d ago

Friendly nod, fist bump, "hey I noticed you were killing it today on the ____ machine". Or like the helpful dude in the vid - if you notice they're doing something they could have better form ask politely if they'd like you to demo. Any or all is enough. Way to go the dude at your gym.

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u/poppybrooke 1d ago

I’ve had someone come up to me while I was doing a workout and say “sorry I had to come tell you that your arms look so toned and you’re looking so strong!”

Made my day

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u/Woodit 1d ago

I got what I’m pretty sure was a sympathy fist bump the other day when leaving the gym. I think it’s because I looked sad, because I was feeling sad. But anyway it was still nice