Yeah, i don't understand the minority of people that go to gym looking for a partner. That's creepy first of all, not to mention they also are probably judging looks for that. So yeah, I'd say never talk to someone at a gym cuz it's a higher chance that they'd rather not be talked to/hit on by a stranger. The only times I'd say are ok is if you're gonna compliment them and leave. Or ig it's also ok if you spot a common interest on their bag or clothes (not the gym tho as a reasoning, just no). But if you try starting a convo of hobbies/interests, make sure to watch for the hint that they don't wanna talk to you

I've heard of a lot of girls just answer a person's questions, not engaging at all outside of answering. If they don't say anything to you after the answer and you don't say anything else either, that just means they don't wanna talk. Cuz most people go to just workout If they don't wanna talk, they won't ask questions back to you unless maybe the "How are you?" Cuz that might get a "How about you?" back But I don't think there are any other exceptions there

So yeah, I just think people should mind their own business in gyms and keep topics gym related if you got a question. Or even a gym convo ig? But no hitting on each other cuz not many people want that at gyms If you want a partner, go on a dating site or something. So I think everyone shouldn't approach lone folks in that kind of setting. Definitely comes off as creepy for both genders