r/Millennials • u/CantSocial • 15h ago

Discussion Is it that time already?

I just turned 40. I went to a new gym last night and did a class. After the class, the coach (who could have been anywhere like 25 to early 30s) was super nice and chatty and asked me about my fitness goals. I said "well, I just turned 40..." and was about to talk about how I want to ramp up my fitness to honor the milestone and I got interrupted with, "40?? You look great!!"

Now I'm wondering if he was early 20s. Was not expecting that response. Anyone else fell it's a bit premature?

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u/Exciting-Purchase340 15h ago

Its not personal. Its a pre loaded reaponse with no real motivation behind it other than thinking thats what u want to hear. Id bet a years wages youre a woman.

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u/redwood_rambler 14h ago

The waitress is really into me guys!

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u/SkyYellow_SunBlue 14h ago

OP just finding out how customer facing jobs work. Better late than never.

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u/Peripatetictyl 12h ago

This stripper is a fantastic listener, and quite a good multitasker!

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u/ChaltaHaiShellBRight 8h ago

I may be wrong but I don't think OP was under an illusion he was into her... she just seems to have thought 40 wasn't old enough to start hearing the "you look great for your age" comments

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u/wtfamidoingwthis 13m ago

She asked me a ton of questions about food and what I like to drink! Yeah she's totally into me.

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u/inf3ct3dpi3 14h ago

Yeah…people like…just say stuff man, best not to over think it.

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u/Bora_Horza_Gobuchol Millennial 91' 14h ago

I worked retail in my late teens early 20s, sometimes I would tell the costumer they looked younger,.of course because i never knew what to say.

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u/AlwaysCalculating 9h ago

Right. Not only did I not know the right response, it also helped me receive a positive reaction EVERY time from the customer I said it to.

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u/CantSocial 12h ago

Tis true