They can indeed.

Then again, I'm grateful for all that has happened in my life, because everything has taught me, and has made me who I am today. For better or worse, lol!

My husband was more in your camp, at 6' 3" he was constantly challenged by other guys, but when they really pushed him, usually all he had to do was to stand up, and they would generally fade into the woodwork. ;-)

Which was a good thing in the long run because, truly, he is naturally one of the gentlest souls I've ever known. ;-)