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Old 04-23-2017, 01:53 PM
 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Hi all,

There's a restaurant at the gym I go to. Every single time I got to the restaurant, they always tell me :'You're a trainer here, right?'. I noticed they don't ask other women/men who are clearly in workout gear. Yet, every single time I order something at this restaurant, they're always under the impression I work there for whatever reason.

I feel slightly offended yet it's flattering to a degree.

Would you take this as a 'compliment' (not that they were trying to compliment me, but you know what I mean)?
Really? That's all you got?

Fishing for compliments.
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Old 04-23-2017, 03:26 PM
 
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Humblebrag!!!

Good for you for taking care of yourself, though.
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Old 04-23-2017, 04:39 PM
 
Location: San Diego
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I always get mistaken for a doctor. I should probably change my Halloween outfit.
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Old 04-23-2017, 04:42 PM
 
Location: Northern Maine
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Hi all,

There's a restaurant at the gym I go to. Every single time I got to the restaurant, they always tell me :'You're a trainer here, right?'. I noticed they don't ask other women/men who are clearly in workout gear. Yet, every single time I order something at this restaurant, they're always under the impression I work there for whatever reason.

I feel slightly offended yet it's flattering to a degree.

Would you take this as a 'compliment' (not that they were trying to compliment me, but you know what I mean)?
Well... you do formulate sentences like a trainer...so..
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Old 04-23-2017, 04:50 PM
 
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Not sure what sex you are but I'm guessing if you are a female it's probably because the guys who are asking are trying to hit on you or flirt. It's a good opening compliment that could lead to a conversation.

If you are a guy I'm guessing you must have an impressive physique and you stand out from the rest. Maybe the girls are hitting on you when they ask that question.
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Old 04-23-2017, 07:47 PM
 
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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As humblebrag threads go, I give this one a 5 or 6.
LOL. I was thinking a 7 or 8.
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Old 04-23-2017, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Brackenwood
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LOL. I was thinking a 7 or 8.
I deducted credibility points for the "restaurant at the gym" setup. Now if he had said "juice bar at the gym" I'd give it a 7 or 8.
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Old 04-23-2017, 08:13 PM
 
Location: here
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I deducted credibility points for the "restaurant at the gym" setup. Now if he had said "juice bar at the gym" I'd give it a 7 or 8.
Our Lifetime Fitness has a restaurant.
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Old 04-24-2017, 06:32 AM
 
Location: Empire State of Philly
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Well... you do formulate sentences like a trainer...so..
How? This is an online forum, not a poetry exercise.

I'm not going to use elaborate vocabulary for such post. There is not much/enough substance.

I do not see any blatant mistakes.

By the way, it is not a 'restaurant' per se. It's more of a coffee shop. Not sure why I used the term 'restaurant'. This question was asked by females, so I hardly doubt they're trying to hit on me.
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Old 04-24-2017, 07:25 AM
 
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Hi all,

There's a restaurant at the gym I go to. Every single time I got to the restaurant, they always tell me :'You're a trainer here, right?'. I noticed they don't ask other women/men who are clearly in workout gear. Yet, every single time I order something at this restaurant, they're always under the impression I work there for whatever reason.

I feel slightly offended yet it's flattering to a degree.

Would you take this as a 'compliment' (not that they were trying to compliment me, but you know what I mean)?
Relax. It's probably just an excuse to talk to you.
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