Yup, I am exactly that mad loner prick who doesn't like being spoken to by strangers at the gym when I am working out.
Not just the gym, I'd say pretty much anywhere.
Puts hand up in halting position as someone begins to open their mouth: "Nope. No thank you."
The gym probably is the worst though. Heart racing and all out of breath. Not a great state for a conversation.
I know, sweaty bits of flesh hanging out. Its not the most chatty of environments.
I think I might be the same for just about everywhere. After a pleasantry I am like, right, beat it! :OD
Thats how I will do it in future but with a modicum less panache! :OD
I like the idea of saying "shoo" to someone. Like they are a knat buzzing around that you can't even be bothered to kill.
Could you imagine somebody saying "shoo" to you as an adult? How insulting that would be? It would take a person aback for a few seconds for sure.
"Did he just "shoo" me?... How should I even respond to that? I know, I'll just leave without saying anything. That will show him."
Heh heh, indeed!
It would be hilarious to see, not so hilarious to be on the other end of! I might try it in work :OD
Nice! Let us know how it goes. 😁
But of course!!