Context: I’m 5’ 8". 5 feet plus 8 inches = 6 feet minus 4 inches.

Edited to add: Yeah in my head this sounded funny but based on the comments it seems to be just a stupid idea. Oh well!

  • Impound4017@sh.itjust.works
    6·
    10 days ago

    Like you’re speaking aloud an actual equation? If so, then definitely not. You’ll get called on it the first time someone who actually is 6’ is around, and to draw attention to it like that in the first place is going to sound defensive.

    Best to just go about life imo, it projects more confidence, and confidence will do way more to make you seem taller than specifying that you’re four inches off from 6’ ever could.

    • DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca
      4·
      10 days ago

      There’s no requirement for a person to be 6’ to realise OP isn’t near that height. Most people know their own height or at least an approximation. Someone 5’5" will notice this “6’ person” is only 3 inches taller than them and immediately know they’re a liar.