Also, most people dont even have a good grasp on how big giraffes are anyways!
I once went to a zoo that had an elevated platform extending into the giraffe’s habitat so that you could stand face to face with them. Their heads are as big as a normal human, like 5 feet from crown to chin!
Ive had cashiers blatantly ignore it and scan items for the wrong person many times now…
…I still use the stick, but also make sure theres plenty of space.