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Old 05-29-2014, 02:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
What fraction of the population even knows how much they weigh, to within 10-20 lbs or so?
I have always known my weight to a much closer margin than that.

I weigh 190 pounds. Shall I post that on Facebook?

It does not bother me.

They could just build a scale into the floor in front of the counter, then they would never need to even ask you to step anywhere, but it might be curious "Ma'am, that purse looks pretty big. You might want to set it down for a moment."

"Sir, that is an adorable little girl on your shoulders. Can you have her stand for a second?"
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