So, the question popped up recently – is 6 foot 2 inches actually tall? It got me thinking, not just about the number, but about what it really means day-to-day. I’ve kicked this around in my head based on folks I know and just watching the world.
I remember my old college roommate, Mark. Guy was exactly 6’2″. First thing I noticed? Finding clothes that fit right was always a bit of a project for him. We’d go shopping, and he’d grab shirts that looked okay on the hanger, but the sleeves would end up halfway up his forearms. Pants were another story – finding that perfect length without the waist being huge took some real searching. It wasn’t impossible, just… more effort than for someone average height.
Real World Stuff
Then there’s the everyday physical stuff. You know, the things you don’t think about unless it happens to you or you see it happen.
- Doorways: Older buildings? He definitely had to duck sometimes. Not dramatically, but enough to be noticeable.
- Cars: Getting into smaller cars always looked a bit awkward. Lots of legroom negotiation if he wasn’t driving.
- Crowds: Concerts or crowded bars? He could usually see over most people, which he said was a plus. But he also felt like he stuck out more.
People notice. That was the other thing. Strangers would comment on his height. Sometimes it was just “Wow, you’re tall!” Other times, people would ask him to grab things off high shelves in stores. He usually laughed it off, but I could tell it got repetitive sometimes. It’s like his height was the first thing people saw or commented on.
I also think about where you are. Is 6’2″ tall in the Netherlands? Maybe less so. Is it tall in Japan? Definitely. Here in the US, yeah, I’d say it’s comfortably tall. It’s taller than average for sure, puts you above the crowd but maybe not into the ‘exceptionally giant’ category where things get really difficult logistically.
Thinking back to high school, anyone over 6 feet seemed like a giant to me then. Perspective changes, I guess. Now, 6’2″ feels tall, noticeable, but not ridiculously so. It’s a height that has its advantages and its minor, everyday inconveniences.
So, yeah, my practical take after seeing it firsthand and just observing? 6’2″ is tall. It stands out. But it’s not just a number; it comes with a whole set of little life adjustments and interactions. It’s more about how you navigate the world at that height than just the measurement itself.
