Standing at a whopping 5 feet and 2 inches, I may not seem like a threat. In fact, being short may seem like a pain. I'm constantly being mistaken for a high schooler, often need help reaching things, and a lot of my pants are too long. However, being short does have its advantages.
1. LEG ROOM!!!
Can't get comfortable on the airplane with those long legs, now can you?
2. Head room.
Speaking of having room, shorties don't have to worry about bumping their heads on anything.
3. Short people can make anywhere comfortable.
Love seats? No problem. Back of the car? Easy. Couch? I sleep on it all the time. Bonus: Short people never have to worry about their feet hanging off a bed.
4. You aren't limited to adult sized clothing.
A children's size large fits just fine, and we get to shop in both the petite and regular sized sections.
5. Pants are never a problem.
You can always hem pants that are too long, but you're out of luck if you grabbed something too short.
6. Weaving through crowds is easy.
Squeezing through masses of people is second nature to us.
7. We're basically ninjas.
It's easier to sneak around when you're smaller.
8. Taller people act as human shields from the elements.
No umbrella? No problem.
9. We're basically set to be limbo champions.
We just need the practice.
10. We can wear heels without towering over people.
11. Shorties tend to look younger.
It's actually quite flattering being ID'd all the time.
12. We get to be front and center for pictures.
It'd be rude to block someone in a picture! Shorties to the front, please.
13. We can use our height as a conversation starter.
See someone cute in the store but don't know what to say? Try this: "Hey, sorry to bother you but can do you mind reaching that on the shelf for me?"
Disclaimer: this might not always work. See below.
14. People underestimate you.
This may sound bad, but you can twist it into an advantage by exceeding expectations and pleasantly surprising people.
