
Being 6'3" and Plus-Size in Shanghai: American Woman Shares Her Journey
You may have come across videos showing the rather peculiar stares directed at people with distinct physical appearances in China. Especially in areas densely populated by locals, there exists an unfiltered curiosity towards anyone who deviates from the norm. It's not just about height or weight, but hair color, skin tone, or even a unique style of dress can be enough to make people stop and watch, even taking out their phones to snap a picture. While in our culture, staring at someone for a prolonged period may be considered rude, over there it's seen more as an innocent fascination and astonishment.A woman of considerable stature, standing at 1.90 meters tall, decided to document the reactions she received while walking the streets of Shanghai. The gazes from passersby were unsettling, even for those merely watching the footage.



















