"I Thought He Was Taller"

[blairmacg]

I've been blown away by the spread of, and positive response to, my last post. It freaked me out a little at first, seeing the views here and at BMB keep rising. My hope is the folks who read it will find not only something interesting, but reason to look ahead with positive hope.

As much as we (using "we" in the most general sense) like to

Comments

[sartorias]

Not just antagonists. At least, in my experience, people will overestimate the size of forceful personalities of whatever kind

[blairmacg]

Much agreed. I think the perception is exacerbated by the feeling of being trapped and/or at the disadvantage.

[queenoftheskies]

That's fascinating. I also think that body language and force of personality can add to that perception that someone is larger/more powerful and you're trapped.

[blairmacg]

Body language is a huge influence. Consider how much interpretation goes into judging the intention of one person walking your direction.

[harvey_rrit]

A good stiletto heel will punch right through the instep of an average shoe.

Just a suggestion. (Credit to Terry Pratchett.)

[blairmacg]

Provided one can balance on the *other* stiletto long enough to deliver force at the proper angle. :)

[harvey_rrit]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?