Short Girl Problems
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Man, I hate to even admit this, but I used to carry a red step stool with me in my SUV...ok, actually I still do :blushing: Still doesnt help when doing basic things...my tip toes have carried me far, I blame that skill on my huge calf muscles.
I also love the "did you get shorter" comments....as I am wearing 3 inch heels or wedges, ugh0 -
Although.....once you get in your 30s and everyone assumes early 20s it's not a bad gig! The short takes like 10 years off, I swear!
But this too can be a problem. I am not really short (5'3") but even at that size it was harder to project an image that suggested competence and power. I was a lawyer in my younger days and always wore my highest heels to court. You are definitely at a psychological disadvantage when opposing counsel is literally looking down on you.0 -
Having students that are taller than you when you teach ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.0
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LOL I love this thread!! I am 5'2", and I definitely agree that 5 pounds gained on my body is the equivalent of about 15 on someone else. :-P
But I try to look at the bright side - at least it was always easy to find a guy who was taller than me even in my highest shoes.
Thank goodness for the petite section at Macy's.... seems like everything else I try on, ya know, "regular people sized" is too long and just makes me look funny.0 -
I am 5' 3 1/2"' and have NEVER wanted to be taller! In fact, when I was 11 years old I recall thinking, "Damn! I am over 5' now-- I didn't want to get any taller than that!" I am very pleased with my exact height. I always make certain I stand right in front in group photos! No one ever asks me to reach for anything! Being petite has definite advantages. When wearing professional business attire, the look I aim for is decorative, delicate-- someone they'd never think to ask to lift that box of files! Also, very tall men, which is what my type is, very often are attracted to women a foot shorter than them (i.e., Dr. Phil & Robin)!
Its funny about the guys- my fiancé is just over 6ft tall and the only other person who ever showed any interest (I met my fiance when I was very young so there wasn't much chance for others) was 6'3''.
Although.....once you get in your 30s and everyone assumes early 20s it's not a bad gig! The short takes like 10 years off, I swear!
But this too can be a problem. I am not really short (5'3") but even at that size it was harder to project an image that suggested competence and power. I was a lawyer in my younger days and always wore my highest heels to court. You are definitely at a psychological disadvantage when opposing counsel is literally looking down on you.
Yeah....it can be a problem. Sometimes my fiancé gets dirty looks when he's out with me. People must think he's a dirty old man taking advantage of a young girl when the truth is I'm older haha!
I also get dirty looks at the liquor store or when I order drinks often. They practically roll their eyes while they ask for ID :laugh: Can't wait til its a plus though for sure.0 -
LOL I love this thread!! I am 5'2", and I definitely agree that 5 pounds gained on my body is the equivalent of about 15 on someone else. :-P
But I try to look at the bright side - at least it was always easy to find a guy who was taller than me even in my highest shoes.
Thank goodness for the petite section at Macy's.... seems like everything else I try on, ya know, "regular people sized" is too long and just makes me look funny.
I often shop in the boys or girls sections cause even the petites are long :blushing:
At least its cheaper :-D0 -
Although.....once you get in your 30s and everyone assumes early 20s it's not a bad gig! The short takes like 10 years off, I swear!
But this too can be a problem. I am not really short (5'3") but even at that size it was harder to project an image that suggested competence and power. I was a lawyer in my younger days and always wore my highest heels to court. You are definitely at a psychological disadvantage when opposing counsel is literally looking down on you.
Fair point. I've been called an "ankle biter" on more than one occasion when asserting myself.0 -
Fair point. I've been called an "ankle biter" on more than one occasion when asserting myself.
Ouch
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having to move the driver's seat forward so that my feet touch the pedals, but my chest is squished in the steering wheel.
When I go to the store, I take my umbrella in with me (rain or shine) and use it to help get things off the top shelves. It also doubles as a weapon for people who pick on me for being short.0 -
Thought of another thing.....being short usually goes hand in hand with having children's sized feet. Not too many stilettos available in the children's department. I have to special order heels in a 4.5 and it's pretty inconvenient and spendy.0
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having to move the driver's seat forward so that my feet touch the pedals, but my chest is squished in the steering wheel.
When I go to the store, I take my umbrella in with me (rain or shine) and use it to help get things off the top shelves. It also doubles as a weapon for people who pick on me for being short.
Brilliant!0 -
I am 5'2 and I hate when people say (normally with a smirk) good things come in small packages....seriously??
As to getting things off the top shelf I don't even ask anymore I simply climb up the shelves and get it myself! A few days ago I was at Walmart getting my boyfriend some Dr Pepper and a guy who was about 5'9-ish was looking at the last 2 liter of Sam's Cola waaaaaaaaaaaaaay in the back of the shelf. He made a comment like "Of course the last bottle would be stuck in the back!" So I simply shimmed up two shelves and snagged it for him! He was like "Oh gosh be careful!" afterwards I winked at him and said "I'm used it climbing things you have to when you're short!0 -
The top shelf in any grocery store aisle involves jumping like a little dog after a treat.
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Using my head as an armrest...seriously?? It's NOT cute
This one drives me CRAZY!!!0 -
Thought of another thing.....being short usually goes hand in hand with having children's sized feet. Not too many stilettos available in the children's department. I have to special order heels in a 4.5 and it's pretty inconvenient and spendy.
Damnit wanna switch? I'm 5'2 with size 10!0 -
Everyone keeps talking about the annoyance of reaching things on the top shelves in grocery stores (and it IS annoying) but no one mentioned how much of a pain in the butt it is to have to climb up on the kitchen counter to reach anything on upper shelves of the cabinets.0
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Fair point. I've been called an "ankle biter" on more than one occasion when asserting myself.
People think I'm a lot younger than I am, but no one has commented on my height since I was a teenager. Developing 'resting b!tch face' helps a lot. I'm 5'2"; I've been told that I project as being taller. (whatever that means?!?)0 -
Everyone keeps talking about the annoyance of reaching things on the top shelves in grocery stores (and it IS annoying) but no one mentioned how much of a pain in the butt it is to have to climb up on the kitchen counter to reach anything on upper shelves of the cabinets.
meh... I have a little step stool for that, lol!0 -
My sister is 5'9" and I'm 5'1' (on a good day), so she enjoys putting her arm on my head like I'm an armrest.
My fiancé the one time we argued quoted the big bang theory "You're so little, it's funny when you're mad"
"Oh my God, I forgot how short you are!" Really? Bc I didn't0 -
Using my head as an armrest...seriously?? It's NOT cute
This one drives me CRAZY!!!
What you do to put a stop to this one is tilt your head up and bite down hard on the offending limb. It will be awhile before it happens to you again!0 -
I'm 5'1 on a good day:) When your short gaining 5lbs is like gaining 15 on a tall person..NOT FAIR!!! 5 Oreos and I've gained weight!0
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At 4' 10.25" I have learned to accept I am vertically challenged. But some good things are I am the first one out of an evacuation because I can go under peoples legs. It takes no time at all to shave my legs and if I wear the eight clothes I can get the kids discount (if it's a badly lit area and I wear somerhing that hides my boobs.
Most embarrassing thing that has happened? Walking down the hall at my kid's school and hearing a teacher tell me to get to class. Okay it would have been flattering had it been high school but it was elementary. Hahahaha!!!
But to answer the question, my biggest burden would be needing a stepladder to reach the back of the lowest shelf in my cabinet (or tongs...whichever is closer).0 -
Using my head as an armrest...seriously?? It's NOT cute
This one drives me CRAZY!!!
What you do to put a stop to this one is tilt your head up and bite down hard on the offending limb. It will be awhile before it happens to you again!
My trick for this is to simply side step away...watch them stumble and if you're really lucky, fall. Hahahaha!0 -
I'm 5'1 on a good day:) When your short gaining 5lbs is like gaining 15 on a tall person..NOT FAIR!!! 5 Oreos and I've gained weight!
I'm 5'2 1/2" and really gaining 5 to 7 pounds is cause for a whole new size of clothes. A tall person barely knows their weight fluctuated.
My other complaints... No one takes me seriously when I'm mad because apparently it's cute. Wearing heels professionally is pretty much a must. Clothing (even the petites) looks better and the extra height eliminates short jokes. Being called cute is annoying. I'm not a little girl.
The plus side... No one thinks I'm my age
Everyone guesses me at quite a bit younger. May that continue for a long time. 0 -
Using my head as an armrest...seriously?? It's NOT cute
This one drives me CRAZY!!!
What you do to put a stop to this one is tilt your head up and bite down hard on the offending limb. It will be awhile before it happens to you again!
My trick for this is to simply side step away...watch them stumble and if you're really lucky, fall. Hahahaha!
Hm. Probably an even better idea. Less evidence of wrongdoing than teeth impressions!0 -
Patting my head just because I'm 4'9" tall. I am 33 years old people, not your puppy. People telling me "don't worry great things come in small packages" as if I worry about my height. I respond with yeah well so does dynamite, I cam handle myself thank you!0
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When people drop stuff and ask you to pick it up because "you're closer to the ground"1
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Agree agree agree to 1 and 2!!!!!!0
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The most annoying things about being short, for me:
1. I have to take a knee onto the counter to get something from the top shelf in any kitchen.
2. Being blinded by the sun because I'm too short to be covered by the car's sun visor.
3. At some point, all my pants fray and tatter.2 -
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