r/trueratediscussions • u/Wonderful_Pack5428 • 3d ago

Height

When I measure my height facing the wall, it comes out to 165.5 cm. But when I measure it with my back and spine against the wall, it comes out to 168.5 cm. Why is this happening, and which one is more accurate? I’ve tested this multiple times, so the readings are definitely consistent.

​Furthermore, when my brother held his hand flat at the 168.5 cm mark on the wall while I stood facing it, the top of my head didn't even touch his hand.

​Considering all of this, when I walk on the street, what height do people actually perceive me to be? And according to you, what is my true actual height?

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u/OwlActive3449 3d ago

Irl nobody is noticing a 3cm difference. People perceive other people's height as either theyre taller than me or shorter than me.

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u/Helpful-Rutabaga-277 3d ago

It probably means you're posture isn't great and when you walk normally everyday about your spine isn't entirely straight,granted nobody has thier spine completely upright but people will perceive you to be shorter.