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Her relationship with her friend devolves into a humorous yet telling exchange where she criticizes him for not rating her high enough and for not fitting her ideal image. She dismisses him for not viewing her as a “10,” indicating her discomfort with natural, honest assessments that don’t match her inflated self-view.
Gym Etiquette and the Modern Woman’s Perspective
While at the gym, she observes another interaction—an older man asking her if he can work across from her on a hanging leg machine. Instead of interpreting his approach as respectful or innocent, she perceives it as a possible threat. She notes how women have turned gym visits into potential minefields, where seemingly benign glances or small interactions are met with suspicion and caution.