Talking at the gym

In every gym I've ever been to there's a guy that will stop you and talk to you for a stretch. Someone will be mid-workout and he will come in and outright stop them and talk to them at least for 15 minutes. Then go bench press for one set and talk to someone else for 15 minutes.

I have outright avoided eye contact with these people for years because when I go to the gym it's like I'm going to work. My heart rate's up, I'm dripping sweat and I don't want to stop and cool down so that you can tell me a story. Maybe pre or post workout but definitely not mid.

Given the size of this community, there's got to be some of you in here. Who are you?? Do you seriously go to the gym just to talk to people? Are you lonely?