Context: I’m 5’8".
You’d sound insecure and edgy
Would I sound taller if I gave my height as 6'-4"?
Submitted 2 weeks ago by Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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JustARaccoon@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
Perfect, just like my sex life
Junkers_Klunker@feddit.dk 2 weeks ago
If you go metric you’ll sound even bigger as 172 is bigger than 5.something. But to answer your question, it’ll only work until people meet you as 8”/20 cm is quite the difference and they will notice. Plus you’ll get the added benefit of being untrustworthy because you’ll lie about such a basic and easy verifiable fact.
Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
If you’re doing that, you would sound even taller if you say your height is 10 foot. Maybe you should try that.
But if you’re going there already, why not say you’re 10 yards high? Might as well go big or go to your over-10-yard-high home.
Diddlydee@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
Um… No. You won’t sound taller no matter what words you use, if we can see you. You are 5ft 8in.
Impound4017@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Like you’re speaking aloud an actual equation? If so, then definitely not. You’ll get called on it the first time someone who actually is 6’ is around, and to draw attention to it like that in the first place is going to sound defensive.
Best to just go about life imo, it projects more confidence, and confidence will do way more to make you seem taller than specifying that you’re four inches off from 6’ ever could.
DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
There’s no requirement for a person to be 6’ to realise OP isn’t near that height. Most people know their own height or at least an approximation. Someone 5’5" will notice this “6’ person” is only 3 inches taller than them and immediately know they’re a liar.
Impound4017@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
True. I’m 5’ 6” and would absolutely call someone on this lmao
pruwybn@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
No, but I bet it would get a laugh.
semi@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
Telling tall tales about your height? Not a sign of greatness
webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Would probably work better if you pretend You don’t actually now the numbers but instead compare it something else.
“I dunno, about as tall as my aunts big fridge”
(Which in this example is a double door and therefor big but shorter then most tall friged)
Or. Tall enough to reach things standing on top of my closet.
You don’t need to lie, just find something that is hard to reference but sounds tall.
Anyway, i find peoples obsession with Height in romance incredibly strange.
RBWells@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Wait, are you a lady? Just say you are 5’10". I’m about your height and guys are always telling me I am at least 5’10".
Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
I don’t know if I’d call myself a lady. Woman, sure. Bitch, sometimes. Lady? Hardly. :P
Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
Regarding your edit: Own your funniness. Look how many people made jokes of their own because of yours. If you had just said “oh it’s a stupid idea” and disregarded it, none of this would have happened.
Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
That’s good advice, thank you. Maybe some day I’ll be less self-conscious enough to take it. :)
EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 2 weeks ago
Do it like people do with the time: e.g. 8:45 => quarter to 9.
Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 weeks ago
Give your height in centimeters instead.
wildcardology@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
If you’re talking to a blind person, yes. You can even tell them you’re 10ft tall.
I however can tell the difference between 5’8" and 6’4".
Jerb322@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
6’ minus 4"…
cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
You would be lying, and I think honesty is more important.
5’8" is above average for a woman where I live. 6’4" is gargantuan. Like unusually tall.
I see your gender identity tag as including they… if you were AMAB, you might be considered short for your birth-assigned gender, but if you truly are AMAB and trying to present as female, being 5’8" would be helpful; being 6’4" would be a hindrance in addition to being a falsehood. (Apologies if I’ve misread the situation.)
Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
Perhaps you missed the minus sign? 5ft + 8 inches is the same as 6ft - 4 inches :)
Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz 2 weeks ago
You need a speaker held high above your head to sound taller
littleomid@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
If we are going to assume that they also have a mic and everything they say will be played back from the speakers, then we need to factor in the fact that one can still hear them talk through their mouth, and that a foot of height will add about 3ms of delay.