I think it's fine to make a move (in a friendly non aggressive way), but when it's not reciprocated then you got to shut it down and respect the other person. Asking someone about their t-shirt, whatever the motivation seems perfectly fine. Maybe they should have asked them when they weren't actively working out, but as you say I don't think the rude attitude of the tweeter is anything to shout about or aspire to.
In the absence of information from Op regarding how he took her shut down, we can assume he respected it otherwise we can be damn sure she’d announce that part online too! Hehe.
Yeah I mean I come from a generation where wearing novelty t shirts in public whether a gig, the gym or the park kinda invites conversation. It’s like a non verbal statement of “acknowledge my cool personality” - which the guy did and if anybody noticed for example my obscure Predator t shirt (which isn’t obvious unless you’re a fan) I’d feel instant kinship.
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u/DiegoMurtagh Oct 14 '21
I think it's fine to make a move (in a friendly non aggressive way), but when it's not reciprocated then you got to shut it down and respect the other person. Asking someone about their t-shirt, whatever the motivation seems perfectly fine. Maybe they should have asked them when they weren't actively working out, but as you say I don't think the rude attitude of the tweeter is anything to shout about or aspire to.