I’m 19 year old, found redpill a couple of months ago. Raised by a single mother. Still mostly blue pilled. I’m trying to unplug. Started lifting a month ago. I’m still weak af.

So today I went to the gym and while working out, I kept my handkerchief on a bench and went to pick up some dumbbells from the rack. While I was doing this, one guy, totally buffed, just took my napkin and tossed it on the ground. I went there picked up my napkin and waited till that guy finished his set then that guy’s started doing his set on the bench and the first guy told me to use another bench. I did. I was angry that he simply threw my napkin on the floor. So after some time I gathered some courage and went to talk to him and I just said “excuse me” and even before I could complete my sentence, that guy said “later” and walked away.

How differently could I have handled that situation and what to do if such situation arises again?