[ladydoc]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

See, that's the hook about being 'politically correct' in this day and age... the jerks out there who press hard, depend on you being politically correct, apologetic, polite (or intimidated) and giving them what they want. You gotta know when to abandon that and creatively fight fire with fire.

Being a Chicago girl, I would have applauded if you smiled a BIG smile, waved your arms in welcome and said loud enough for others to hear," You want to work out in THIS spot? Well, come on Darling, you can squeeze yourself in here and share this space with me, I don't mind!"
Then, working out with abandon, give her just enough space for an angel to dance on a pin.
Meantime, you eyeball the room and decide on a better spot to be next time... preferably away from the witch. (whom you will continue to smile very big at, and even wave to....It will annoy the hell out of her.)

Hush now..don't give away the Chicago girl secrets.....