Yes, absolutely. I find that looking the part of a “tough guy” usually turns that around somewhat. I seem to get a bit more respect being a larger, sorta muscular guy compared to how I was treated when I used to be really skinny. Totally anecdotal though. And not even close to the best benefits you can get from going to the gym. I think if you raised your confidence you’d look at these people as the ignorant people they are and might not put as much stock in what they think. Either way, you got this.