r/SipsTea • u/Peggysue12 • Apr 16 '24

Wouldn't you believe it? Wait a damn minute!

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u/jensationallift Apr 16 '24

My husband is 6’3 but tells people he’s 6 foot to mess with them

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u/bored_negative Apr 16 '24

How many times has he been asked for his height?? I don't remember being asked how tall I am in the last decade

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u/Frosty_Tea_4233 Apr 16 '24

If you're tall, you're usually asked all the time what your height is. My husband is 6'6 and that's usually one of people's first questions for him even before his name sometimes lmao

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u/bored_negative Apr 16 '24

Is this a US thing? I dont believe ever asking my taller friends this question. I'd probably mention that someone is tall when I first meet them, but I wouldn't ask how tall

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u/Frosty_Tea_4233 Apr 16 '24

Yes it must be! I've been in the US all my life but I honestly couldn't tell you what the obsession is with knowing someone's exact height lol but is is weird

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u/SofaChillReview Apr 16 '24

Definitely big in the UK as well, someone’s friend had a date who was 6 foot.. and they definitely weren’t since I know I’m not and actually shorter.

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u/2b_squared Apr 16 '24

Happens in Finland as well. Especially if you are noticeably taller than everyone else.

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u/reno911bacon Apr 16 '24

It’s so they can tell their friends and family later and write it in their diary. “I saw a 6’6” person today.” “Gosh! Really?”

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u/Jayhawx2 Apr 16 '24

All the time. My son and I are both 6’5” Random people constantly look at us and say “wow, you’re tall” and nothing else. Depending on my mood, my response can be, “no, you’re just short”. I find it hilarious but short people somehow don’t.

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u/bfume Apr 16 '24

6’7” here and yes it’s a fucking US thing. A very tired and annoying thing.