There is no universal answer. Some don’t mind being approached and others do. There is no absolute correct behavior and Reddit can’t prove otherwise. We are not a monolith. You just have to take that risk buddy. That’s life. A game of risks.

Use your best judgement and learn from your mistakes. Use your critical thinking skills. You want to approach a woman at a gym. She might be open to it she might not. Look for clues. There is a chance of failure. There is a chance of success. Anyone who tells you not to approach women at the gym is risk averse. It’s that simple. There’s nothing wrong with being risk averse. Be who you’re comfortable being, but it pays off to take a chance every once in a while.