I'm 183 and growing, if my dad's anything to go by I'll be up to 190 in a few years.

I'd much rather be tall than short, I prefer to look down on the world than look up to it

thecite Wrote:I'm 183 and growing, if my dad's anything to go by I'll be up to 190 in a few years.

I'd much rather be tall than short, I prefer to look down on the world than look up to it

haha

nadiatims Wrote:I'm 183cm. Tall but averagely tall.

I think height is another one of those things where it's easiest to be slightly above average but not too much of an outlier. Being above average is a definitely an advantage until it starts making you a novelty or isolates you in some other way. It's the same for intelligence. The more intelligent you are, the less your ideas will mesh with other ways of thinking and the more likely you are to be constantly disagreeing with everyone unless you learn to keep it in check. I totally agree with bucaran. You have to develop a bit of thick skin and stop caring about what others think though, or have a sense of humour about it, which is always good for relating to people.

hmm 6'2" is probably more than averagely tall for a woman.

Yeah, having a good attitude really is key. Confidence is attractive.

But humility is also attractive. If we assume that others are constantly disagreeing with us because they are not as intelligent, we are only deluding ourselves. Refraining from comment because we assume less intelligent folks are incapable of accepting "new idea" is a cop out which only reinforces that delusion. It's probably better to think of it in terms of knowledge (rather than intelligence) and be sure to critically examine our own ideas (referencing other sources as appropriate) before assuming others are wrong. It's not easy to cultivate and maintain that level of self awareness and open mindedness, but it's a worthwhile goal. In some relationships and circumstances (such as learning sites), I'd go so far as to say it's our responsibility.

As for height, I'm short-ish. When I can learn to play beach volleyball in 5" heels, I'll be satisfied. ;p

I'm 5'1" / 155 cm and long done growing. I stand on my toes at a lot of sales counters and I can't buy pants off the rack without going to the kid's section, but I don't suffer one bit from leg space issues on airplanes.

Short people get neck problems from looking up at all you tall monsters all the time.

SimHuman Wrote:I'm 5'1" / 155 cm and long done growing. I stand on my toes at a lot of sales counters and I can't buy pants off the rack without going to the kid's section, but I don't suffer one bit from leg space issues on airplanes.

Short people get neck problems from looking up at all you tall monsters all the time.

I'm 5' 2" if I exaggerate and when people complain about being tall all I can do is laugh. I'm too short to even wear clothes from the"petite" section and my pants are always frayed. Dresses never fit in both length and bust, I have to go for longer dresses and hem them. Going to movies or any sort of setting where I have to sit behind people is always a gamble for me because if a tall person chances to sit in front of me then I can't see at all. Seatbelts in cars don't fit, they wrap around my neck. I will never be anything more than "cute" because I'm so short. People don't take me seriously, even when they aren't mistaking me for a 14 year old.

How ever, I did hear the best quote ever. "Tall people exist only for the convience of short people."

Quiet shorty

(188cm)

[removed wistful recollection of Kazelee's amazing typing toes. ;-)]

Why having Irish ancestry sucks:
I biked from my school to the Kyoto immigration office today. It's not that far, and I tried to stay in the shade as much as possible. But, alas, the passage of a few hours has revealed that I am sun-burnt as hell.

I'm 198cm and have dated Japanese women as short as 147cm. Amazingly it still works.... (think big dog + little dog). I would love to give away 10-15cm to someone... or better yet move to china so i can sell it

Thing about the OP is - 197cm is about 6ft 6. To be honest that is tall, but not ridiculously so. Unless you're in Asia, you certainly shouldn't have people staring at you in the street on a regular basis!

Lets be honest, it's a human reaction to focus on physical defects - if it wasn't your height it would be your hair, or feet size, or nose. But there's a lot worse than being too tall - at least you can always see properly in the cinema or at rock gigs (where its usually YOU people who stand right in front of me, grrr!)

not gonna lie, living in California if I saw someone who is 6'6 I at least note it if not be taken aback

The problem is that a lot of (or most) people think (men / women) or even tell me that it's cool and an advantage to be this tall.... it's NOT.

The thing is, it doesn't help you to even dwell on whether it's an advantage or not. You are who you are. What other people are thinking when they see that tall guy walking down the street ultimately doesn't matter. And trust me there are are plenty of people who would love to be able to stand out a little. Next time someone stares at you, just smile back. If you can embrace who you are with confidence it will ultimately make you more likeable to men and women (particularly women).

It really sucks being handsome. Women always stare at you like you are nothing more than ideal sperm for procreation, and the office sex that results from the attention will get you fired from countless jobs, or at the least make working together awkward. It is all a huge distraction from kanji study as well.

nadiatims Wrote:If you can embrace who you are with confidence it will ultimately make you more likeable to men and women (particularly women).

That. Exactly, I've read a lot of articles about it already, it also makes sense in a way... the problem is I don't know who am I, and what does "embrace yourself" mean? Don't try to change yourself? Just be natural? I don't know....but it hasn't worked out too well so far...

bodhisamaya Wrote:It really sucks being handsome. Women always stare at you like you are nothing more than ideal sperm for procreation, and the office sex that results from the attention will get you fired from countless jobs, or at the least make working together awkward. It is all a huge distraction from kanji study as well.

Haha, If only I could swithc places with you I wouldn't mind getting fired, as long as I enjoy it And this is exactly the kind of enjoyment I am and have always been lacking....
Ohh, well, you can't have them all, right? What is more depressing, is that I don't have any of It

bodhisamaya Wrote:It really sucks being handsome. Women always stare at you like you are nothing more than ideal sperm for procreation, and the office sex that results from the attention will get you fired from countless jobs, or at the least make working together awkward. It is all a huge distraction from kanji study as well.

lol