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Men Say The Darndest Things: What Tall Women Can Say Against Crude Comments.

Pepper Wilson

7/8/2024

I encounter people daily who stop to compliment me on my height, inquire about my profession, express admiration, or show envy. The other day at the grocery store, the cashier said, "I wish I could chop your legs off and take your height!" One side of my brain thought, "Oh no, the manager hired Michael Myers to ring up orders?" However, the less sarcastic side of my brain reasoned with her and politely replied, "You should appreciate the height God has given you, including the blessing of being able to use public restrooms without having to worry about stall doors that stop below your chest." We both laughed as I continued to explain how important it is to appreciate herself for who she is and how she is because being tall also has its challenges.

Public interactions with men can be much more complicated, especially for women over 6 feet. As a 6'7 woman, I have encountered some pretty crude comments from men regarding my height. Some remarks are so crude that I am left speechless and don't know whether I should respond, walk away, or look around for a camera crew secretly filming my reaction. However, despite the unsolicited comments, I have learned I can maintain calm, class, and confidence in these moments.

Suppose you're a tall woman dealing with inappropriate comments from men or want to support a tall friend or family member in handling uncomfortable public interactions. In that case, this blog post is for you. In this post, you'll find advice on how tall women can respond to awkward situations involving men who make inappropriate comments about their height.

Before I start, women over 6 feet, listen up. It's important to understand that you may face public curiosity about your height. Developing a thick layer of skin can help withstand unwanted attention. Without it, the fear of facing public comments can cause anxiety and stress, which is not worth it. Embrace your height, don't tolerate disrespect, and have fun diffusing tense situations. Not all men will be respectful or considerate towards taller women. That's okay because you also have the power to walk away. After all, a woman's greatest power is her silence.

So, what are some of the crazy things men have said to me over the years?? Amazons, take notes, Dad, cover your ears.

John Doe 1: "I'd like to climb that tree.''

Response: "Sorry, sir, I don't date monkeys, and you don't look like one."

Taller women are not objects to be climbed or conquered. They are human beings you should treat with respect. Ladies, remember to walk away if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

John Doe 2: "You might be taller standing up, but we are the same size in bed."

Response: "Sorry, I don't have a bed. I'm a vampire, but we can go coffin shopping at your earliest convenience."

Do vampires exist? I don't know, but who wants to find out? The important thing to remember is that approaching women with the assumption of sexual interactions is disrespectful, and making subtle or indirect invitations to someone's bed is inappropriate. What do all men want at the bottom of the ocean? I won't state the obvious, but not all women will give you a map on the first day. And a piece of advice, gentlemen: you wouldn't want to extend yourself an open invitation to a black widow. Yikes!

John Doe 3: "You are too tall for me."

Response: "You're right. I didn't even notice."

Ladies, the best response to comments like this is to walk away because it does not make logical sense for a man to approach a woman he is not physically attracted to or interested in pursuing. Therefore, he wastes your time or may have just escaped the local asylum! Run. Hey, what do you expect? I said have fun with this.

John Doe 4: "I'll knock you down to my size."

Response: "Sir, that's assault; I prefer a man who can build me up."

Initially, using aggressive language can put any woman in defensive mode, and every woman will not respond the same way. Luther Vandross suggested an excellent opener for men when approaching a woman: "Excuse me, miss. What's your name, where are you from?" But that's just a suggestion.

Finally, I'd like to give a big shoutout to all the fantastic men who understand how to approach and treat women respectfully, regardless of their body shape or size. And for those who may need a gentle reminder, here's some friendly advice: Let's avoid treating taller women, or any woman, sexually. If we can shift our perspective and focus on respectful interactions instead of harmful stereotypes, we can all enjoy more genuine and authentic relationships.