Welcome to part 4 of the Questions Tall People Get Asked series. In this series I go over the most common questions tall people get asked, try to make sense of why these questions gets asked and offer some of my typical responses. If you haven't yet seen the previous parts, you can check them out here (Part 1), here (Part 2) and here (Part 3). Without further ado, one … [Read more...]
5 Types of People Every Tall Person Meets
Being tall we stand out wherever we go - this is a fact of life; one that will not change. We encounter many people throughout the day and what's interesting is that different 'types' of people react differently to our height. In today's blog post I outline the 5 most common types of people that every tall person meets, what a typical interaction with each of these people is … [Read more...]
5 Annoying Things About Being a Tall Woman
Today I have a special guest post written by a tall woman (my girlfriend, Lana). Lana is a great example of a tall woman embracing her height and not letting it stop her from achieving success with her training. Check out her impressive gravity defying handstands and acrobatic movements on her Instagram page (@upsidedown_lana) to see what I mean! As this blog is about all … [Read more...]
Common Assumptions Made About Being Tall
We make assumptions all the time; sometimes we don’t even realise we are making them. When we see something unfamiliar we try to associate it with something we already know. By doing so we form an assumption. This is usually based on our limited knowledge. For example, based on our previous experiences with a certain person, we think we know what they are going to say next. … [Read more...]
Concert Problems All Tall People Face
I’m a big fan of music and thus a frequent concert goer. As any tall person would know, height at a concert is a huge advantage and brings with it a whole host of benefits: You have an unobstructed view of the band; The air is fresher at the top, especially if you are in a mosh pit; and Your friends can easily find you. Unfortunately, being taller than the … [Read more...]
3 Reasons There Is A Height Double Standard!
On any standard day people are obsessed with height. THAT IS A FACT! No matter what you do or where you go, if you are tall, you will draw attention to yourself and there will always be someone that makes a comment about your height. It's ridiculous how much attention a tall person can get based on something that is completely out of their control. Here’s what I find … [Read more...]
5 Common Problems of Being Tall
Although being tall is awesome and comes with many advantages and associated benefits, it also brings with it some problems. Outlined below are what I believe to be the 5 most common problems faced by tall people daily. 1. People always ask you the same height related questions If I had a dollar every time someone asked me: “wow, you’re so tall, how tall are you?” … [Read more...]
Hitting Your Head: The Story of Every Tall Person
The words 'hitting your head' and 'tall person' go together as well as salt and pepper. Ask any tall person how many times they’ve hit their head on something and you might be surprised by how large that number will be. The world is simply not built with tall people in mind! Being tall you are part of a small percentage of the world’s population that stands a head or more … [Read more...]
Questions Tall People Get Asked: Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of the Questions Tall People Get Asked series. In this series I go over the most common questions tall people get asked, try to make sense of why these questions gets asked and offer some of my typical responses. If you haven't yet seen the other parts, you can check them out here (Part 1), here (Part 2) and here (Part 4). Without further ado, one of … [Read more...]
How to deal with Slow Walking People
One of my biggest frustrations as a tall person is being stuck behind slow walking people. I have long legs, a long stride and I'll be damned if I can't make use of it when i'm walking. I'm not saying I like to run around everywhere I go like Sonic the Hedgehog but I do appreciate walking uninterrupted at my pace without having to slow down to the speed of a turtle. It seems … [Read more...]