LFMF: You're Doing it Wrong

When researching a character for cosplay, namely height, be careful of what you say. In my case, Edward Elric is 4' 11", while I am 5'. When the character is short but does something to make him taller, and you can reach that height by going to the same extra measures, be careful of your vocabulary. Especially when you are female, and around two males. Correct: Oh, I can reach that height and be as realistic as possible! Incorrect: Oh, I can do him! You will never live it down.