Best way to say hi to a girl at the gym??
 

There's a new girl in the office building thats going to office gym and I see her around cafeateria as well (I think she is a friend of one of my friends).

Anyway, She was at the gym this evening. I wanted to say hi and introduce myself, but I wasn't sure what was the proper ettiquete for the gym environment.

Obviously I don't do it when she's running or doing weights, but how about when she's stretching? Water break? I was gonna do it when she was leaving but I was in the middle of a stretch and didn't want it too look like I was trying to hard.

Or should I just get my friend to introduce me to her if I ever see them having lunch?

I have to say it, that's just adorable... (I thought only girls/women thought like that)

water breaks would be a good time, if you catch her eye, smile

Hello is a great ice breaker...

I agree :)

During a water break would be nice.

maybe you could ask if she needs someone to spot her? or if she's doing a unique exercise or stretch, ask her what exactly that does and have her show you how to do it... something like that might be a good ice breaker if you're a little timid about just walking up out of the blue and saying hi.

Hi. *smile*

Ok, gonna try the Hi, smile thing. Hopefully she's at the gym today.

Thanks Ladies.

It may sound simplistic but it's still the best way to start a conversation. Be yourself and don't plan what you're gonna say. Let it flow. GL

It is simplistic. You don't have to initiate a conversation or anything right off bat. Work your way up to it, gives you the time to build confidence- and just let it go with the flow.

I'm not normally one to give advice such as this, but the ever popular "Hi. I'm -insert name here-," line seems to work pretty well.

Blah, she wasn't at the gym today. Maybe next week.

I forgot to tell you all that she's always listening to music, so the Hi part may not work, but the smile should. I guess as long as she sees my lips move she'll figure out that I'm saying something to her and she'll take off her earphones.

Have a good weekend!

Definitely don't do it when she is running or lifting. I hate it when people try to have conversations with me when they can clearly see I'm working out. Try the smile and "hi" thing. If she just gives you a brief smile and keeps going she probably doesn't want to be disturbed during her work outs. The cafeteria might be a better shot for breaking the ice.

Ask her what she's listening to... that may work?

You could always ask her to "spot" you. Hehehehe. I kill me.

If she's listening to music, replace the "Hi *smile*" with a "*smile* *little wave*". A little wave is the non-verbal form of "Hi". You won't be starting a conversation, per se, but you'll be at least softening the ice for later.

During a water break or cool down might be your best chance. Personally, I'd wait for the cafeteria.

update: I saw her in the cafeteria today but she was with a bunch of co-workers. So yeah, I chickened out. Blah. Fuck, I'm goign to sound like a bloody stalker soon.

Ya know, you're more likely to regret things you don't do rather than regret the things you do...........

first contact at the gym usually is eye contact. Then comes the raised eyebrows and slight smile.

Go from there, if she responds with a smile, then take the "water break/cooldown" approach, if you get no reponse....rinse and repeat. Its not gonna hurt for you to continually be nice and smile at her.

Hi during the water break.

Tell us how it went.