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Entitled gym patron tries waving me away so he can talk on phone while he bench presses
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Image is representative only and does not depict the actual subjects of the story.
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Image is representative only and does not depict the actual subjects of the story.
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Trainers end up improvising, whistling like referees, making small talk about imaginary doctors, or rolling out their best sarcasm to remind everyone that texting and deadlifts don’t go together. Patrons usually get the hint after a public nudge, especially when their “doctor’s call” shows up in the caller ID as a pet name.
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The lesson here isn’t hidden in a membership contract. Sometimes a gym is just a place to pick up weights, sweat, and remember that nobody’s phone conversation is as interesting as they think. It only takes a few whistles and a raised eyebrow to send someone and their phone to the sidelines. In the end, everyone just wants to get through a workout without eavesdropping on a soap opera that includes bonus sound effects. The real gains are in learning to bench press without broadcasting it to the entire zip code.
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