Poll: Height. Is it really such a big deal?

[PoliceBox63]

I'm 6'3 and always used to love my height because I went to an all boy's school. Nowadays I find myself hopin I don't grow anymore. It's a funny thing when I meet new people ("wow omg you're so tall") but I find it a hindrance in other personal areas.

In general though: I don't think it's "important".

 

[joshuaayt]

I think shorties are cute, but don't really care about my own height. At 5'8", I'm at least tall enough to reach everything.

 

[D3l7a3ch0]

yes it's very important--

I've always had a thing for taller girls since I was little, and a kid's heart does not lie

 

[runnernda]

In most situations, it's not that important. However, I think I'd prefer a guy that I date to be taller than me. I like being the little spoon

However, seeing as I'm 5'4"-5'5", that's not too difficult.

 

[michael_ab]

im 5 10 or 5 11 i cant remember, but i like 10s so i round it to 6 foot

 

[Life_Is_A_Mess]

It's an instict. Like when deers show of their antlers to impress the other males.

 

[dragonslayer32]

I had a friend that got bullied because he is 5ft 4. I really don't think it is important but because I am 6ft 5, he took it out on me for some reason.

 

[Evil mr dave]

Personaly I think height is very important because sometimes i have trouble taking someone seriously if i have too look bown at them when the talk. Then again im aproximatly 6ft 7, so this could be a problem.

 

[Tipsy Giant]

I'm 6'3".

I've never really found the need to over exaggerate my height.

Same.

It does kinda annoy me when I see guys taller than me though.

It's just... wrong
I don't like the shoe being on the other foot damnit!

Ditto I have no reason to exaggerate my height either and in all honesty find being too tall (over 6ft by my reasoning) a pain in the neck, I live in a house with low lieing chandeleirs at during uni rooms with fixed low shower heads.
Mind you I will also put my hands up in saying that I do find it surreal occasionally to meet people significantly taller then me (+7ft)when I'm used to being the taller, but apart from that I never thought it was much of a big deal...

Yeah, exactly, I never notice my height until I meet someone taller, and then it's just slightly surreal. Also, I share your pain of tall-ism, the doorways to my bedroom and bathroom are both an inch too small, which I brain myself on quite frequently, and my feet always stick out at the end of my bed if I lay outstretched.

Frickin' shorties, have some consideration!
[small]Ya tiny jerks.[/small]

I'm 6ft6 and it's the bane of my existence, I can't drive most cars, I can't go on any roller coasters, I can't date women who are shorter than 5ft5 cos from behind it looks like i'm helping my daughter cross the road and I can never be a criminal because i stand out like an albino in africa.

but the worst part is having short men constantly tell me they are jealous while they sit comfortably next to me on the bus while i'm crunched into their unholy leg room, i'd love to be 5ft11, you are tall enough not to be short and you fit into everything

 

[Gypc]

Girls tend to care less about their own height, but I have a handful of friends who swear they wouldn't date a guy who was shorter than them. It apparently kills the mood or something. A few of these openly admit they consider height an attractive feature in a guy.

 

[Tipsy Giant]

Research showed if you're over 6ft, the probability that you'll need a cane by your mid to late 30s exceptionally rises.

I'm 5'7 and I love my height.

it's cos we are constantly craning over to hear you shorties talking

 

[Outright Villainy]

Research showed if you're over 6ft, the probability that you'll need a cane by your mid to late 30s exceptionally rises.

I'm 5'7 and I love my height.

it's cos we are constantly craning over to hear you shorties talking

Quite true. When I was a teenager I had awful posture. You know why? Because I subconsciously stooped to everyone else's level, both to hear them, and to look less out of place. In fact, even though I'm not as bad now, I'll only ever stand up completely straight if I'm around someone as tall or taller than me. And my girlfriend is 5'2", I used get neck pains from craning down to kiss her. Now I just sit down. Or lift her up.
[small]Heh, tiny people...[/small]

 

[Mr Pantomime]

I say im 6'2 6'3, but im pretty sure im taller. I get a lot of flack for being tall so I play it down a lot. First thing anyone comments on when they meet me, so it pisses me off.

Are you skinny? If so, get a pair of clown shoes, pick up a Carol Channing impersonation, and wow your friends with your Ryan Stiles-inspired improv comedy!

Yeah, im skinny, but I have normal sized feet. Still, gotta love Ryan. That guys got Stile

 

[Bibliotekaren]

you would be surprised at how quickly thumping someone on the head ends a fight. i am 3.5 inches shorter and that is enough leverage to knock someone flat with little effort, not to say i would do that as they might get hurt... worse than they need to be.

OT: if you know how to fight, martially, then no it is not it presents it own unique bonuses and penalties, there are things that are more effective for and against you and less effective for and against you. At least it always seems to come down to looking like you would be better, or worse in a fight than anything.

It's just helps ending a fight before it starts. Most people suddenly loose interest in being unfriendly when they find themselves half a head shorter than they think they are.

 

[floppylobster]

Ask Napoleon.

napoleon was average height for his time. (five foot seven) but now he is short. since he would be the same height as me and i am a woman.

What about Hitler then? Or Tom Cruise.

 

[Dogstile]

Research showed if you're over 6ft, the probability that you'll need a cane by your mid to late 30s exceptionally rises.

You laugh at us now, but when i've got a canesword and you've got nothing, i'll be the one laughing.

 

[dex-dex]

Ask Napoleon.

napoleon was average height for his time. (five foot seven) but now he is short. since he would be the same height as me and i am a woman.

What about Hitler then? Or Tom Cruise.

tom cruise was crossed with a midget.

 

[antidonkey]

I don't really give a crap about height. I'm not quite 6ft 2.....probably around 6ft 1 1/2 but I never bring up the half or round up. Perhaps it's because I have no desire to attempt to sound more awesome than I actually am.

 

[Nickisimo]

Yes.

I was small and skinny my whole life, resulting in constant abuse all the way until I hit college. Even today I still take shit from people that I know I wouldn't if I was about 4 or 5 inches taller. I'm about 5'10" 155 now, but I was young for my class and very thin boned, so being much smaller and weaker I was an easy target.

It was a challenge, but you learn to use what God has given you. Also, martial arts go a long way in overcoming the "I'm too small to matter" self-defeating complex. In my case I really didn't learn how to defend myself and stand tall until my mid-twenties, but...that's life.

 

[icyneesan]

It's all about your girth, not your length... or something like that