Usually I don't approach at the gym. I like to concentrate on my workout and get the hell out of there. Anyway, I spot this one girl, HB6, squatting 3 plates. Apparently I've heard from friends she's a national powerlifter, as a powerlifter myself this somewhat intimidates me as well. But I just said fuck it, I'll talk. I did, and I started off by saying that I see her around here pretty often (I lied though, I only saw her once beforehand.). We make small talk about working out, eating, macros, and other bullshit I don't remember. I look at my watch and realize I'm going to be late for class. So I say bye to her and leave. This was a win in my books because generally I suck at conversation and my conversations in the past pretty much end up like interviews. It's good to know that I have the ability to hold a conversation, given that the other person and I share the same interest.