Why do people think it's ok to constantly comment on how tall I am?

Question

I am a 6'2" tall female. I cannot tell you how many times I have been approached by complete strangers and asked how tall I am, do I play basketball, etc. It always makes me feel very uncomfortable, and I really find it rude at times. I know in general people mean no harm. But why is it that people seem to have no problem constantly asking me about it, making comments, etc.? Anyone have any good come back lines for the comments?

Answer 1

I have the opposite problem. I'm 4 ft 11.5 in. People are always telling me how short I am as if I don't already know this. My Senior year of high school right before graduation one of my class mates (he was quite tall) asked me why I'm so short (stupid *** question huh?) I said to him with a very serious tone " I have a rare disease that inhibits my growth" That's completely untrue. I am short because of genetics. But to this day I have not told him the truth and when we run in to each other he always says "Im so glad to see you're doing ok" Best part is he seems genuinly sincere.

Answer 2

Trust me, being too tall is way better then being too short. There is no such thing is too tall. I am short, 5'2 (no offense to those who are the same height and don't consider themselves short, but face it, you're short) and life really is crappy down here. Thank god I'm still young enough to continuing growing though. either way, my point, people shorter then you are jealous. Extremely jealous in some cases. And others are just admiring you. I know, it does get annoying, because all the women in my family with exception to my mom, are above 6'. Lucky you for getting that high. and for those who say wow you're tall, or how'd you get so tall, retaliate by saying how'd you get so short, or wow you're short. It always used to work on me when I was younger, so then I quit commenting on peoples height.

Answer 3

Look at this as your gift from God and not something negative. Look at your height as a good thing and strut your stuff girl. You may be approached by producers, talent scouts, or modeling agencies. You never know what blessing your height will bring you. There is always something that we do not like about ourselves. I'm in the process of getting veneers on my teeth and think my feet are too big for my body, but I've got to work with what I got and not care about other people comments. Remember strut your stuff and hold your head up high.

Answer 4

Girl ,I work in a public environment and constantly have to hear people talk something about me. mostly my hair, (which yes I keep very well styled) but it's to the point to where I now just say it is a wig or I'll say nope I wake up and it's already like this. I don't want small talk just do your business and leave. Maybe you could say something like "Basketball I hate it I'm a horse Jockey and Yes the weather is great up here then walk away.or if they ask if every one in your family is tall say "No my parents are midgets" don't wait for them to answer just walk away .Some day society will realize they need to mind their own business and keep their thoughts to themselves.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

In the US height is not an off-limits topic, like maybe weight would be.. and people are attracted to tallness. i don't have this problem, so maybe sarcasm.. give them a dirty look or simply say like, oh wow im tall. thanks for telling me i had no idea. or like, yeah, because im tall i must be amazing at basketball. etc.

Also I think part of the problem is your attitude. Yes it's annoying but it's an icebreaker to meet strangers. They mean no harm.

Answer 7

People always comment on things that are unusual to them. You just have to accept it and realize that no one is going to change their ways even if it is rude. You can say something to one person, but there's tons more that will do the same thing.

Edit: Or you can make a t-shirt or something that says "Yes I'm 6'2'' and whatever else they ask

Answer 8

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that *snickers*. I myself was walking next to a tall woman stranger in the mall and said "Whoa... Your tall." You shouldn't even waste your time with comebacks, when people are only stating the facts.

Answer 9

i honestly don't think they are trying to embarrass you or make you feel uncomfortable, because most people don't think of being tall as being something bad, like being overweight is. i know i never comment on people's height, or lack of. if they ask you if you play basketball, you ask them, "do you play miniature golf?" i guess you'll just have to learn to look past people's ignorance and rudeness.

Answer 10

yes, I too am like you.."how is the weather up there? " blah blah blah..
these people are just jealous so or ignorant and just say what comes to their mind.

but i am guilty as I ask this guy i know how tall his wife was..she was a Filipina and less then five ft. tall..and she heard me ask him and she come running up to me ...livid..and saying...
"why do you say how short I am? say instead..How beautiful is your wife!"\

I was wrong to ask her height..but i laughed as she "carried her own chair" a Filipino saying..she bragged about her own beauty..lol ..yes , she was a beauty and very petite..
but the point is we are all obsessed with the physical conditions of our fellow man..too fat? too skiny? too this or too that..
I call this rude and just being a nosy Parker..

Just tell these people.."this is so boring" it sounds lame but I heard a Korean lady say this to me..and after awhile it sunk in..it is boring to hear this stupid rhetoric..it is so boring..like you never heard this before? yeah..it is boring..so move on with your life..guy..lol..goood luck..since then I am getting older and am now only six ft tall..i am getting shorter..but fatter..gravity?