• Echo Dot@feddit.uk
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      2 hours ago

      I actually know someone who is that tall and he has a daughter who is tiny. It’s really awkward talking to both of them at the same time because he stands at a normal distance which really feels far too close because of how tall he is, but if you step back you feel like you’re about half a mile away from his daughter.

      • Wolf314159@startrek.website
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        9
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        19 hours ago

        Why? Height doesn’t automatically equate to back problems. Uneven weight distribution (belly, boobs, etc.), poor stretching habits, lack of excerise, bad posture/form/lifting, or injury equate to back problems at ANY height.

        • altphoto@lemmy.today
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          21
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          18 hours ago

          Its mostly because we gotta use the kitchen sink, bath sink, toilet chairs, bed, couch etc for mini people. So having to crouch all the time would do your back in quick.

          • sugarfoot00@lemmy.ca
            link
            fedilink
            English
            arrow-up
            2
            arrow-down
            1
            ·
            14 hours ago

            I have a friend that is 5’7.5" and that really is the threshold. Because after that, you’re taller than a standard door frame and have to duck to go in or out of anywhere.

          • Wolf314159@startrek.website
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            3
            arrow-down
            9
            ·
            edit-2
            18 hours ago

            Being much closer to her height than his I can confidently say that’s just not true, short of your feet literally hanging off the end of a bed. You just have bad posture, bad form, and don’t stretch.

    • deadsenator@lemmy.ca
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      14
      ·
      1 day ago

      I have one nephew at 6’10” and another that is 7’1”. They both cope well enough even when challenged with size obstacles. They are young and generally positively motivated which helps.

      • tacosanonymous@mander.xyz
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        7
        ·
        20 hours ago

        Oh yeah, being young would be great. I’d dunk on everyone.

        I will clarify that being in my forties there’s no way that would be a good time.