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How many times am I expected to hear “hey, big guy,” and not be expected to punch someone?

Why do people think it’s okay to call someone something based on appearance?  You don’t hear me walking up to you and say “oh hey, skinny guy!” or “hi, moderately chunky man!”

This isn’t gym class, we’re not picking teams, so you don’t have to describe me to separate me out from a crowd.  I know who you’re talking too when you look straight at me or when I’m the only one around,

‘Hi’, ‘Hello’ or ‘Hey’ is more than sufficient.  Or better yet, why not pick something to call someone that could be a compliment?  For instance, “Well HELLOOooo, Mr. Perfect Nose!”, “Howdy, tall guy”, or even “How ya’doin, muscley legs?”

Regardless, ‘big guy’ isn’t going to cut it, so knock it off.  I will cut you.

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