couldn’t have simply been because she is 5-11, most likely taller than the person making the request...nah! had she been 5-4 it might be credible, but... i often get asked to help people get stuff from the top shelf.. and i’m not black.
I’ve helped people get things off the shelf in the grocery store, but I never thought anything of it. I’m 5’6, so I am taller than some, especially older people.