I'm not going to ask people how they are when I don't care or have time to listen.
Why would you not ask people how they are doing?
I don't care how they are because I am always tired & busy, and if I had listened to them they would want more of my time.
It is rude to not ask how a friend is doing. It is good to be social for a minute, even if you are busy.
Why does everyone have to be so dramatic when all I wanted was a work out and then I happen to meet these people at the gym too.
When you to the gym there are bound to be other friendly people there, so you should just be nice. Otherwise I suggest you stay at home and work out there for your own sake.