OT: Do you think


Height matters? I think somewhat as far as sports, being able to reach things, confidence, getting teased. I used to be 5’11(grew to 6’ at 25) and would get called “small” sometimes but I know a guy who’s 6’4 who would get teased for being really tall lol.
So i’d say 6’1-6’2 is the ideal range.

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6'0" isn't small. It's above average.

Where'd you grow up? The NBA?

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When I was 5’11 I would get called small, which is still slightly above average. I grew up in the US.

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Were you thin and or slight of build? 5'11 isn't short, but oh well.

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Yes I was very thin. Weighed 139

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That might be why you were called small and not short, or diminutive, or Lilliputian, or tiny, or teeny or economical or...……...

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Was called short a few times too by guys 6’3-6’4, all relative I guess.

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Height only matters for specific tasks. If you're a spelunker or a jockey, you would probably prefer a smaller build and frame. If you're an athlete, tall is probably good. But in terms of life, happiness, meaning in your life, satisfaction, etc. - I don't think height is important at all. Ignore teasers.

6' is above average. You're only small if your social circle is all abnormally tall.

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The funny thing is that it seems to me that just about everyone exaggerates their height by two to three inches. I always thought I was 6’2” and I know many people no taller than me who claim to be 6’3”. I know several people a few inches shorter than me that claim to be 6’. But I looked into joining one of those tall groups where the cutoff for a male is 6’2” and you have to be measured without shoes to join. So I had myself measured on a medical scale in only my socks and I was only 6’ 1/2” which really surprised me since I was always led to believe I was taller.

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It doesnt matter much.

Hardly the measure of a man.

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