Guys, Stop Exaggerating About Your Size
Hey dudes, if I am taller than you, you are not 6 feet 1. You’re probably 5 feet 11.
I find it funny that a lot of men exaggerate their height. I am somewhat honest about my height. My precise height is 5 feet 11.5 inches. I round up to 6 feet to make things simpler. Yet I have guys that are my height or shorter claiming they’re 6 feet 1 inch or 6 feet 2 inches tall.
I mean I know how they feel. I’m a guy with a massive ego. My ego got devestated when my height measured less than 6 feet. I also feel dirty when I tell people I’m 6′ tall. However, saying, “5 feet 11.5 inches,” is a mouthful. I just say, “6 feet tall,” to make things simpler. It’s dishonest, but I know I’m not deluding myself like some people.
Some guys are pretty deluded though. When I reveal to guys who are shorter than me I’m actually 6 feet tall, they don’t believe it. I even tell them I measured myself with highly scientific, fancy equipment. They deluded to themselves so much, they start to make excuses for me.
For example, they would tell me that I must have not stood up straight. Or maybe I grew a few more inches (in my 20’s?). They won’t accept the fact that they’re shorter than they think. So guys get honest with yourselves and get measured correctly.
IMA makes you taller.
Tim
22 Jan 09 at 8:52 pm
Regarding this statement, I am one with you:
“I also feel dirty when I tell people I’m 6′ tall. However, saying, “5 feet 11.5 inches,” is a mouthful.”
I just wrote about this, I’m 5 foot 8 and a half. That’s how I say it. Every. Single. Time. I can’t bring myself to say 5′9″ even though I aspire to it.
And I feel I am cheating myself if I say 5′8″.
So 5 foot 8 and a half, it is. (But I wish I were 5′9″.)
cardiogirl
23 Jan 09 at 4:07 am
That’s it, I’m gonna start saying my true height. You inspired me, cardiogirl!
Jang
23 Jan 09 at 8:35 am
I don’t think you should feel dirty for rounding up… it’s just like when you do your taxes. The IRS doesn’t want to know how many cents you earned, as long as it doesn’t round up to the next dollar. So, you can proudly say you are 6 feet without feeling the slightest bit guilty.
Naomi
29 Jan 09 at 10:02 am