No, I'm talking about your size "down there" .... but your muscle and frame size. I pretty much know what most of the answers will be, but at the same time, I think it would be interesting to here some actual stories/events/etc about how your size affects your everyday life.
I can start to get the ball rolling....
I'm 6'1, very barrel-chested and wide shouldered at 230# (reasonbly lean... i.e. with abs).... by this board's standards, I'm probably pretty average, but in the general population, above so.
Past- College: I was more into powerlifting and a bit more bulky... had hair past my shoulder, full gruffy beard, and earrings. EVERY day on the campus shuttle bus (which is PACKED in the afternoon), NO ONE would sit next to me.
Present- Work: I work as an ICU nurse in a Level I trauma center... Pediatric ICU to be specific. Usually, when I first walk in, I get a mix of reactions from the parents (A guy, working in Peds? Is he a float?) so they ask me how long I've worked there, how long in Peds, etc. BUT, I bust my rear so hard for their kid, that by the end of the day, I think my size actually "helps" me... besides seeing that I work so hard for them, I think my size also is somewhat "comforting", like they are more "protected"... I've been called a "gentle giant" several times hahahaha.... but the best compliment is when the parent will ask me, with hopefulness, "Will you be back tomorrow?" With co-workers/Residents/Attendings I too think my size actually helps... once they see that I really "know my stuff", I think having "size" and "smarts" actually leaves a fairly positive impression (that I'm just a "musclehead", etc).
Present- The Gym: Guys who work out with their wives/girlfriends tend to give me a lot of "dirty" looks (even though I'm working out with my Wife usually). I ask the guy, very nicely, if he's using a machine he's sitting on and the reply is usually a very perterbed one. Other guys who might also be fairly muscular will constantly be "sizing me up."
Present- Everyday life: I go into a coffee store and immediately the overweight guy behind the counter sticks his chest out
There's other tid-bits/examples I could share and delve into a little more, but again, just threw some stuff on the table to open the door... how about you guys?
I can start to get the ball rolling....
I'm 6'1, very barrel-chested and wide shouldered at 230# (reasonbly lean... i.e. with abs).... by this board's standards, I'm probably pretty average, but in the general population, above so.
Past- College: I was more into powerlifting and a bit more bulky... had hair past my shoulder, full gruffy beard, and earrings. EVERY day on the campus shuttle bus (which is PACKED in the afternoon), NO ONE would sit next to me.
Present- Work: I work as an ICU nurse in a Level I trauma center... Pediatric ICU to be specific. Usually, when I first walk in, I get a mix of reactions from the parents (A guy, working in Peds? Is he a float?) so they ask me how long I've worked there, how long in Peds, etc. BUT, I bust my rear so hard for their kid, that by the end of the day, I think my size actually "helps" me... besides seeing that I work so hard for them, I think my size also is somewhat "comforting", like they are more "protected"... I've been called a "gentle giant" several times hahahaha.... but the best compliment is when the parent will ask me, with hopefulness, "Will you be back tomorrow?" With co-workers/Residents/Attendings I too think my size actually helps... once they see that I really "know my stuff", I think having "size" and "smarts" actually leaves a fairly positive impression (that I'm just a "musclehead", etc).
Present- The Gym: Guys who work out with their wives/girlfriends tend to give me a lot of "dirty" looks (even though I'm working out with my Wife usually). I ask the guy, very nicely, if he's using a machine he's sitting on and the reply is usually a very perterbed one. Other guys who might also be fairly muscular will constantly be "sizing me up."
Present- Everyday life: I go into a coffee store and immediately the overweight guy behind the counter sticks his chest out
There's other tid-bits/examples I could share and delve into a little more, but again, just threw some stuff on the table to open the door... how about you guys?
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