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This is in a response to another story that i will not repeat here.
How many of you are tall and were asked by another customer to reach for something high on a shelf?
Was it annoying?
I am fairly tall,but i had not thought about it until now.
In the context of it,that was rude of the other short customers to ask me to reach for something(unless it was an elderly person or child,then it is not rude)
If something is in the bottom of a shelf,i do not go around asking short customers to grab it for me,so why is it okay the other way around?
The body of your post doesn't match the question in the header. To answer the question I'm average height (5'5" or thereabouts) and, yes, there have been times when I've politely asked/begged someone taller than I to reach something I can't get to. Never had anybody even look at me sideways and can't for the life of me imagine why anybody would be offended. I'd do and have done the same for someone shorter than me with no hesitation or second thought at all.
You've seriously got your priorities messed up if you consider it rude of someone to ask you.
This is in a response to another story that i will not repeat here.
How many of you are tall and were asked by another customer to reach for something high on a shelf?
Was it annoying?
I am fairly tall,but i had not thought about it until now.
In the context of it,that was rude of the other short customers to ask me to reach for something(unless it was an elderly person or child,then it is not rude)
If something is in the bottom of a shelf,i do not go around asking short customers to grab it for me,so why is it okay the other way around?
I get asked occasionally to get things from higher shelves for people in the supermarket. Sometimes I can see them looking at me and I can tell they want to ask but are afraid to, so I just offer. No, I'm not offended and I don't think it's rude, just sensible on their part. Hey, I've been made fun of since I was a kid because I am too tall, shut out of dating for the most part because I am too tall, had to bend and stoop in a world constructed for shorter people because I'm too tall, have limited clothing choices, etc...if that's a tiny way I can be appreciated for being too tall, I don't mind. They are usually grateful and very nice when they ask.
Last edited by Mightyqueen801; 12-18-2014 at 05:59 PM..
This is in a response to another story that i will not repeat here.
How many of you are tall and were asked by another customer to reach for something high on a shelf?
Was it annoying?
I am fairly tall,but i had not thought about it until now.
In the context of it,that was rude of the other short customers to ask me to reach for something(unless it was an elderly person or child,then it is not rude)
If something is in the bottom of a shelf,i do not go around asking short customers to grab it for me,so why is it okay the other way around?
Why would you even think about asking a short person to get something on the bottom shelf? A tall person can get that for themselves.
I don't get the comparison.
I'm tall. I think I have been asked but usually when I see a shorter person struggling to reach something I always go over and give my assistance. Never a big deal and always appreciated by the shorter person.
This is in a response to another story that i will not repeat here.
How many of you are tall and were asked by another customer to reach for something high on a shelf?
Was it annoying?
I am fairly tall,but i had not thought about it until now.
In the context of it,that was rude of the other short customers to ask me to reach for something(unless it was an elderly person or child,then it is not rude)
If something is in the bottom of a shelf,i do not go around asking short customers to grab it for me,so why is it okay the other way around?
LOL! what should I do, climb the shelves ?
I've asked people, after trying to reach something too high.... it certainly never seemed to bother them.
I've had both happen. There have been times I've asked tall people to reach things out of reach of my arms. Then there have been times when I've been asked to get something off a shelf from someone very short.
I've never considered it rude or an imposition to have it asked of me and no one seems to have minded when I've asked. It's just common courtesy.
I've asked people, after trying to reach something too high.... it certainly never seemed to bother them.
I'm 5 ft tall and there are many times I've climbed the grocery store shelves (since the good stuff is always on the top). Occasionally, tall people will offer to help, but I don't want to bother strangers to help me out. Although - speaking from the point of someone who is always struggling to reach things, it is greatly appreciated when there is an offer of assistance.
I think I know the news story you are referencing.
I'm 5'5". Once in a while I get asked to reach something. If I see someone needing help I offer. I've asked for help a few times. I don't consider it a bother.
Last edited by Sarahsez; 12-18-2014 at 06:06 PM..
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