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Oh puh-leeze... That problem exists in these mens heads, and makes them act like you know who - take it from a 6ft tall woman with enough life experience.
And if it weren't for the height, there is always something else that one could think is basis for "discrimination" - weight, presence or lack of hair, color of that hair, make of their car...
Easy for you to say. You're a woman, and height doesn't matter to most men unless you happen to be the rare woman who's over 6 feet tall. Try walking in a man's shoes. Or don't...and choose to be ignorant and dismiss the concerns of underprivileged groups. (Yes, short men can be considered an underprivileged group because they earn considerably less money than taller men. In contrast, being overweight no longer factors into one's earnings because being overweight is now normal.)
Also, the color of one's hair and the make of one's car are terrible comparisons. Those are choices that people make and that can be changed. One's weight is also changeable in many cases. Height is not.
I do know a few shorter men who act like Napoleon, if that's who you were getting at, but it's their personality type that makes them seem that way. It's just easy to think of them as Napoleon-like because they're short. I admit, I think of them that way, too, even though it's unfair of me—and you—to do so.
I guess because being tall is considered attractive in our society. I think I'm technically 5'1 and 3/4, but I always just say I'm 5'2". It's not that bad of an exaggeration.
Yeah, I round up to 5'9". Actually 5'8" and 3/4 or so.
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I do know a few shorter men who act like Napoleon, if that's who you were getting at, but it's their personality type that makes them seem that way. It's just easy to think of them as Napoleon-like because they're short. I admit, I think of them that way, too, even though it's unfair of me—and you—to do so.
Napoleon was fairly significantly taller than average, something like 4-6 inches taller.
Easy for you to say. You're a woman, and height doesn't matter to most men unless you happen to be the rare woman who's over 6 feet tall. Try walking in a man's shoes. Or don't...and choose to be ignorant and dismiss the concerns of underprivileged groups. (Yes, short men can be considered an underprivileged group because they earn considerably less money than taller men. In contrast, being overweight no longer factors into one's earnings because being overweight is now normal.)
Also, the color of one's hair and the make of one's car are terrible comparisons. Those are choices that people make and that can be changed. One's weight is also changeable in many cases. Height is not.
I do know a few shorter men who act like Napoleon, if that's who you were getting at, but it's their personality type that makes them seem that way. It's just easy to think of them as Napoleon-like because they're short. I admit, I think of them that way, too, even though it's unfair of me—and you—to do so.
I don't want to pick apart your post, since anything I say would be considered "ignorant" - because I happen to be tall. Isn't it a discriminating statement as well? oh my God, height cannot be changed, what a catastrophe. But hey, it's your choice to be upset about it, and it's your life to live with that choice.
I would just suggest you check out a wikipedia page about Michel Petrucciani, famous jazz pianist, who was not only very short (between 3-4 ft), but also suffering from a genetic condition, that causes numerous fractures of bones and constant pain. Nonetheless, he had a terrific carrier, was quite a ladies man, and overall enjoyed life as much as he could, never complaining that "others have it easy".
I don't want to pick apart your post, since anything I say would be considered "ignorant" - because I happen to be tall. Isn't it a discriminating statement as well? oh my God, height cannot be changed, what a catastrophe. But hey, it's your choice to be upset about it, and it's your life to live with that choice.
I would just suggest you check out a wikipedia page about Michel Petrucciani, famous jazz pianist, who was not only very short (between 3-4 ft), but also suffering from a genetic condition, that causes numerous fractures of bones and constant pain. Nonetheless, he had a terrific carrier, was quite a ladies man, and overall enjoyed life as much as he could, never complaining that "others have it easy".
You're citing an extraordinary, rare example to try to prove your point. That doesn't work. And I'm not sure what makes you think I'm so upset about height discrimination. I'm merely saying that it exists (and is perpetuated by women), that it should be acknowledged, and that shorter men suffer societal and economic consequences because of their height, whether they're upset about it or not.
I have never had to worry about this but I tell people that I am 6'4" or 6'5" depending on what shoes I am wearing. If I have my Nike Air Maxs on they seem to add at least another inch to my height. I feel a little more tall when I am wearing them.
You're citing an extraordinary, rare example to try to prove your point. That doesn't work. And I'm not sure what makes you think I'm so upset about height discrimination. I'm merely saying that it exists (and is perpetuated by women), that it should be acknowledged, and that shorter men suffer societal and economic consequences because of their height, whether they're upset about it or not.
Not only that, but in the Wiki, the little man reportedly used alcohol and drugs. Makes me wonder if substance abuse correlates slightly with height. Gotta feel more socially confident, you know.
For what it's worth, I'm okay with someone rounding up by a half-inch.
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