I am six feet/foot (???) tall

[Anonymous]

Just can't understand which one is better to use. I have heard a lot of people using both almost interchangeably; some others, however, strongly object to "foot" as being nonstandard. Some prefer "foot," though. Which one is better to stick with?

[Casiopea]

Just can't understand which one is better to use. I have heard a lot of people using both almost interchangeably; some others, however, strongly object to "foot" as being nonstandard. Some prefer "foot," though. Which one is better to stick with?

He is a six-foot man. (OK)
He is six feet tall. (OK)

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[Hampshire Pewter]

Just can't understand which one is better to use. I have heard a lot of people using both almost interchangeably; some others, however, strongly object to "foot" as being nonstandard. Some prefer "foot," though. Which one is better to stick with?

He is a six-foot man. (OK)
He is six feet tall. (OK)

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Thanks a lot. This is actually what I expected, but some people persist saying "He is six foot tall" or "It is five foot away" that in the end it gets really confusing.

[Casiopea]

Thanks a lot. This is actually what I expected, but some people persist saying "He is six foot tall" or "It is five foot away" that in the end it gets really confusing.

You're welcome. :D