"You're really tall"

[SweetErika]

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[weedwhacker]

I am 6'-5" tall and I get the same comments often. I also have red hair, and weigh close to 300 lbs, plus my wife is 5'-0" and weighs about 105 lbs soaking wet so I get comments on those attributes as well.

The one I hate the most is when I am asked how tall I am. I don't know why but I hate answering that one. I saw a girl in a bar one time on st. patricks day that appeared to be about the same height as me. I wanted to go up to her and ask her how tall she was but I just couldn't do it because I know how much I detest that question.

 

[where]

I am 6'-5" tall and I get the same comments often. I also have red hair, and weigh close to 300 lbs, plus my wife is 5'-0" and weighs about 105 lbs soaking wet so I get comments on those attributes as well.

I bet you do! And I'm not surprised that the missus is soaking wet all the time... So would I be!

 

[AliCat76]

Wow...there are some tall men out there. Where were you when I was looking...?

I'm a 6'1" female and I just remember searching for tall men to date. I dated some short guys but always felt very awkward!

I think tall men are HOT. Whenever I see one, I usually drool and stare....

 

[Duvet_Thief]

Well, hell, where are all the tall women?
I've never dated a woman taller than about 5'9", and that seems like such a waste!
Part of it is that when I see *really* tall people (all you 5'10" women and 6'4" guys out there... this is a different league ) I feel torn between going up and saying hi and ignoring them.
It would be nice to go up and say hi just because its a pretty rare thing to be this tall and there are certain things which I imagine would be nice to discuss and share with them! And on the other hand if anyone should leave you in peace about your height, it should be a tall person.
Any advice from tall men/women out there? Approach or not approach?

 

[bailadora]

Well, hell, where are all the tall women?

DT, have you ever heard of this organization? I only know of it because I used to work with a gal that was 6' 4" and she mentioned attending some of their functions. According to the site, there are no current clubs located in the UK, but perhaps you could change that and get one going in your area. *shrug* It's a thought.



EDIT: Ok, found a link for a Tall Persons Club of GB and Ireland. Click me.

 

[glockthirty]

I can completely relate. I am 6'8" tall and get asked height related questions frequently.

One of the funniest responses I have heard was from a guy I knew who was about 6'6". He and I were standing in a mall talking when some little teeny bopper walked up and wide eyedly asked him how tall he was. He told her he was 5'3" but the rest was done with mirrors. She looked so confused and walked away.

I'm friendly most of the time when someone tries to be witty. I once spit on a guy in HS. He always had some smart ass thing to and one day he made the mistake of asking me how the weather was......
I told him it was dry where I was...........hocked a loogie all over his head.........and said it looked like it was raining down there.

He was extremely pissed, but was too big of a wuss to do anything about it.

'30

 

[TheLamb]

I love, love, looooooove tall guys <3

I prolly wouldn't mention it, just stand there in awe.

It's prolly pretty tiring going through the same conversation every single day. It sounds like you handle it pretty well, I'm sure it'd just piss me off more often than not.

My suggestion would be to just laugh casually at the question and then go right into another topic. If they keep pressing it, well....I dunno? smack them around a little!

 

[jackbean]

re: You're really tall

I think the weird thing with height is that people see it as really positive

yeah most people dont think about the bad things of being really tall

maybe if they watched MTV rob & big when they make rob into 7' Big Bob on stilts
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1581100&vid=209096

you just have to find more positive things about being tall than negative

I'm only 6'1" and Japanese.

wow you're really tall just say thank you

when people ask me how tall are you? i say 5'13"

I was working security at the Rose Bowl for the 4th July game and

this donkey ask me if im a pro futbol player i said "No, I'm jockey"

the dude was hammered and wanted me to sign his hat, it was comedy.

 

[naamplao]

Now I think about it, part of the problem is that people don't understand that talking about my height is so BORING for me! So after a "play basketball?" line and a snappy "minigolf" reply people usually look a bit stumped... and surprised that it hasn't led into a conversation...

But I love some of those responses! thanks! I love the nosebleed one!

I think the weird thing with these height things is that people see it as a really positive thing which is why they have no reservations coming up to a complete stranger and saying this stuff!

I am 6'4" myself so I have had my share of tall comments.

The funny thing (and I think you'll agree) is that you don't really think of yourself as being tall. I am so used to seeing people as being less than 6' that when I meet someone 6' 4" or more then they do look tall to me.

As far as responses go to those "dumb" questions, it depends on who is asking. A lot of the remarks suggested above are of the sarcastic variety designed to shut down a conversation...or at least that aspect.

Young children and cute women don't deserve such answers. If the comment came from a male I would not hesitate in using sarcasm as it is rather tit-for-tat.

My most common response to "Do you play Basketball?" is usually a short "A little bit..." and smile.

Younger children especially tots often look waaaay up and often you almost stumble over them in a shopping mall. I usually say something like..."watch out girl/guy, you are a little below my radar!" and the parent smiles.

 

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Young children and cute women don't deserve such answers. If the comment came from a male I would not hesitate in using sarcasm as it is rather tit-for-tat.

what if we aren't so cute but very horny for tall guys?

 

[naamplao]

what if we aren't so cute but very horny for tall guys?

Horny girls always rate high on my cute scale