What can I do when I get mad at people at the gym for not following etiquette?
480555
This is mostly a gym problem and not your problem. You need to get the employees to lift those weights off the machines. Take the dirty mats up to the desk and say, these mats are all dirty, can you clean one while I go do a set of whatever and I'll be right back for it. Ask nicely. Ask nicely all the time . Eventually it'll get brought up at some type of meeting because they will get tired of doing the extra work and will find a way to enforce the rules for everyone. Posting rules does not work, when gym patrons see a gym employee having to lift the big weights around while you stand there (nicely) that works.\nAs for the standing around in your way, just march up and say cheerfully, Excuse me, may I work in a set here? Do this often enough and they will part the waters whenever they see you approach. Works for me! Hope it works for you too.\nIf none of this works, it may be that the gym environment is just to far from what you want in a gym and maybe it's time to move on.
1116893
You need some anger management or some help. Why do you have to ask the general pubic, WHERE TO PUNCH SOMEONE??  You have a problem and hope you get some soon......
885020
I know exactly what you mean.  I am an exercise hater!  Walking up the stairs to my classroom every morning is a trip.  Why? Because I am lazy.  My bones are stiff and I just can't work up the energy to get going.  I know I should, but I just don't.  But you know what - I thank you for the wake up call.  In less than a month, I will be 54 and I know I need to get this body worked out. I have no excuse. I am steps away from a full, complete up-to-date exercise and weight room, sauna and steam room with indoor and outdoor pools.  Shame on me.
925770
So you're annoyed.  Grow up, move on.\n\nIf you are annoyed, then ITS your problem.  You have issues, Not them.\n\nYou want to be annoyed?  Why not foucus your energies on real problematic people, like those that are intolerant of anyone who is different.
550527
Go for a walk and just have time on your own.  Talk to yourself about what got you so pissed off, what you should have said, what you are going to say, but without screaming or yelling so they could know that you really mean it and that you are not just talking because you are mad.....  I think that is the best as it will prevent you from getting physical with the person who caused you to get the way that you are and you will avoid saying something that you will or may regret....
897454
Look at your parent's yearbooks. Also, you can always make fun of your gym teacher, such as "We will always remember the brutal 5 mile run that our gym teacher made all of us go on. He was always there for moral support- driving alongside us in his golfcart, yelling wrds of encouragement from his bull horn". \nSomething along those lines. REMEMBER, don't be too mean.
69164
It's great that you acknowledge your problem and want to resolve it. First you must reprogram yourself (so to speak). You have to learn how to control how you react to people. I think you may just need to feel like you are being listened to, and if you don't that could cause frustrations to mount and fuses to become short. Try to address something before it becomes a big problem. Change your approach. If you're losing your cool with kids, try getting on their level and look them eye to eye and sincerely talk to them and tell them why certain things are important and that you don't want to get upset or yell at them but if they don't respect your wishes it could cause you to get upset and that they can help prevent that by showing that they are listening and respecting you. Just remember you can't control other ppl but you can control how you react to them.
873328
You weren't socially acceptable because you went against the crowd. Though you were really doing the right thing, they are buttheads and have excluded you from the clique. Be to the point about it and ask them why they are being hypocrits... if they are rude find a new circle...
55670
Punch them before they know what happens! Then tell them when they stand up that you thought they were someone else!
649697
The best thing to do is to greet them, the way you would do any other customer.  Just because he is rude, doesn't mean you have to lower yourself to his level.  If he gets mad for interrupting him, then that's his problem to own, not yours!  Keep doing what you're doing.  You are an asset to your company!
874197
lol damn you sound like an interesting guy! Is there any way you can spike others peoples drinks?the more pissed they are the less you'll stand out... you should come  to my work do and brighten it up a little! :p
734345
I'm a bit like that aswell sometimes. Just take a deep breath and walk away. Staying there will make you more angry. If you can't walk away, just tell them you're doing something wrong politely.
312809
hang around people that dont make fun of you\nalso you probably shouldnt have asked this question here if you didnt want to get bashed down by idiots
656797
I think a rude answer, but why waste your energy trying to get back at someone?  Just ignore them and let it go, then you are the better person.
372800
you can watch other people at the gym to see how they use the equipment. Or, most gyms offer a free one time training session. The gym that you are working out in doesn't want you to hurt your self and if you use the machines/equipment improperly that is exactly what you will end up doing. I would talk to the manager at the gym and tell him/her the situation. They should be able to just get you started at least. Do you have any friends that can show you? It is intimidating to use the machines when you are first starting to work out, but you just have to get in their and try it out.  Once you start and get into a routine you will feel good! GOOD LUCK!
256616
If you are doing three sets, and someone asks if they can work into your set (as in, while you're getting ready for your 2nd or 3rd set) that's common. \nIf they don't ask though, it's definitely rude.\nIf they ask while you are in the middle of a set, that's not only rude, but dangerous, you could lose your grip or footing, or twist a muscle trying to hear them or see who they are. \nIf you agree to let them work in on your set, it is also common courtesy for them to re-set the weight so that it matches your setting from before, and they should also wipe down the equipment with a towel after each use.
753921
You don't have to put up with things you don't want to put up with....\ndont turn the cheek, start kicking some assssesss