Should tall people get priority seats?

Reply 20

Saba XD

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Original post by cbreef

See my previous post :smile:

Just saw.

Reply 21

Reality Check

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Original post by Dodgypirate

As someone who is 6''4 with long legs, it's very uncomfortable for me to sit in regular seats on the bus, tube, coach, etc... I get cramps and I have to stand up every once in a while to stretch - which I can't do on some occasions.

I'm also quite broad, so people keep bumping to me when I'm sat down.

It's a bit of a first world problem...

Business or First for you, then!

Reply 22

Asolare

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Am 6ft and I never really struggle in most places. Though certainly on a few buses I struggle cause theyre just not made for anyone who is over 5ft 5 it seems.

Reply 23

prazzyjazzy

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I personally think that all Asians should just get a pair of glasses at birth.

Reply 24

Nirvana1989-1994

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Original post by cbreef

It's made for people who are average af. Everything is designed to fit the 5th to 95th percentile.
People who are 6ft 2+ are on the top end of the spectrum, and are barely accounted for.

Edit: I just calculated that I'm in the 98th percentile for men's height in the UK :eek:

Average is apparently 5ft 9.

That's tall. :h:

At least you can see over everyone. :redface:

Reply 25

queen-bee

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Lol no! Being tall is a privilege already. Enjoy :h:

Reply 26

username1221160

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Original post by Drewski

I'm 6'3ish, but all my height is in my back, I can sit perfectly comfortably on planes, trains, buses, etc, because my bum-knee measurement isn't that big.

You make it sound like you've got 12 inch legs, which is a bizarre mental image.

Reply 27

Willy Pete

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Original post by Dodgypirate

As someone who is 6''4 with long legs, it's very uncomfortable for me to sit in regular seats on the bus, tube, coach, etc... I get cramps and I have to stand up every once in a while to stretch - which I can't do on some occasions.

I'm also quite broad, so people keep bumping to me when I'm sat down.

It's a bit of a first world problem...

I completely agree. I just take the priority seating.

Reply 28

jungle_ninja

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No they shouldn't. Airlines should just stop trying to jam more and more people into the cabins.
Except they won't.

Reply 29

GiantKiwi

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Original post by SmallTownGirl

Oh **** off. The world is made for tall people.

No it's not. Doors are too low, seats are too low, tables too low, cars too small, buses too small, trains too small, need a I go on?

I actually now have to have a priority seat card with my local bus company, because my height is caused by a medically recognised condition, because I cannot fit in the normal seats and I'm too tall to stand during any journey as far as their H&S Risk Assessments are concerned.

Sincerely the 7'3" person.

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 30

BigMan Ting

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Original post by iainvg

No it's not. Doors are too low, seats are too low, tables too low, cars too small, buses too small, trains too small, need a I go on?

I actually now have to have a priority seat card with my local bus company, because my height is caused by a medically recognised condition, because I cannot fit in the normal seats and I'm too tall to stand during any journey as far as their H&S Risk Assessments are concerned.

Sincerely the 7'3" person.

its unfortunate. think about the average man and then think about if the seats were 3x bigger, we'd start complaining too

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 31

Willy Pete

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Original post by jungle_ninja

No they shouldn't. Airlines should just stop trying to jam more and more people into the cabins.
Except they won't.

Tallist!!!

Reply 32

111davey1

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Don't be lazy. Lose some weight.

Reply 33

That Bearded Man

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Pretend this is a discussion about weight, so the typical responsible here would be "go exercise and lose some height, it's your own fault you're tall"

Reply 34

Josyb

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Nha man knees bend for a reason.

Reply 35

username2053059

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Original post by That Bearded Man

Pretend this is a discussion about weight, so the typical responsible here would be "go exercise and lose some height, it's your own fault you're tall"

Except you have far more control over your weight than your height. Aint that right @UWS? :rofl:

Reply 36

KhaleesiStorm

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I can see the thing for airlines but you can request seating at the front of the cabin or by the emergency door (they tend to sit men there for opening the door) where there is ample room. I am tall and understand the pain of sitting, specially when paired with knee pain (got a dodgy patella).

Reply 37

Andy98

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Original post by Dodgypirate

As someone who is 6''4 with long legs, it's very uncomfortable for me to sit in regular seats on the bus, tube, coach, etc... I get cramps and I have to stand up every once in a while to stretch - which I can't do on some occasions.

I'm also quite broad, so people keep bumping to me when I'm sat down.

It's a bit of a first world problem...