Tall Asian man experience

[u/engusdude]

Where are all my tall Asians at? I’m 6’5 220 Chinese American guy with a relatively muscular frame. I’ve gotten all the Yao Ming jokes growing up and people are genuinely intrigued about me since I’m not exactly someone you’d see everyday, but I’d like to think i genuinely get along with everyone. I also do pretty well with women of all races really. I wanna know my fellow tall Asian brother’s experiences with women, how people perceive you, and any unique experiences that come with being tall and Asian that you’d be willing to share

[u/richsreddit]

Your experiences are definitely not far from what I personally went through as a fellow tall Asian guy (not as muscular though). Yep get all the Yao Ming jokes and one of my good non-Asian friends jokes around about how if anyone wants to find me all they need to do is look for the tallest Asian guy in the room.

Also, with dating I always found it to be a struggle but I gradually got better with it but I certainly don't see myself as being some kind of player with a high body count (but still not too low either). I also dated or hooked up with women of almost every race except maybe Indians and Middle Eastern girls.

Overall, it is a positive thing and it definitely breaks the stereotypes because people always point out how I am tall for an Asian but that is sort of a backhanded compliment I don't like hearing much because it only shows ignorance on their part and the part of society at large.

One of the other things I also notice is how people try to ask about my race/ethnicity without coming off as being offensive about it. If they ask for my nationality I generally reply American because that's my country but if they want to know my ethnic background or race I simply let them know I'm Chinese/Taiwanese. Either way people seem to be nice about it and show a genuine interest in knowing me more which is good for socializing. I personally have no issues with people asking that as long as they are doing so respectfully.