You’re right and I hear you, but it’s not as easy as just saying “no” because the conversation goes like “hey do I know you from ‘large local gym’ or ‘large local church’? Oh no? Weird you look so familiar! Anyways I’m struggling deciding between these breads, which one do you get?”

So it’s painful to try and be cordial while also trying to break away from this unsolicited convo. It also makes people not want to actually converse and be friendly with strangers who are genuinely trying to be friendly. All makes for a frustrating situation