15 Things Short People Always Hear

Yes, I can see over the steering wheel

Ali Keable

Oct 19, 2016

University of South Florida

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Growing up short means you're always the one who rides in the middle seat of the car, you're the one who's running to catch up with everyone else and you're always asked how old you are multiple times because no one really believes you when you tell them. Being the shortest one of all my friends, I hear many of these things daily.

1. "How do you drive? Can you even see over the steering wheel?"

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2. "Can you reach the pedals?"

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3. "You're the perfect height for an arm rest."

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4. "How's the weather down there?"

5. "Do you want the kids menu?"

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6. "You make me feel so tall."

7. "Can your feet even reach the floor when you sit down?"

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8. "You might not reach the height requirement for the rollercoaster."

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9. "How old are you?"

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10. "Sorry, I didn't see you down there."

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11. "Wow I can see right over you."

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12. "I think my 6 year old sister is taller than you."

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13. "Do you still shop at children's stores for clothes?"

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14. "Aw, you're so cute."

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15. "How do you reach things on the top shelf?"

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Yes, I can see over the steering wheel

1. "How do you drive? Can you even see over the steering wheel?"

2. "Can you reach the pedals?"

3. "You're the perfect height for an arm rest."

5. "Do you want the kids menu?"

6. "You make me feel so tall."

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11. "Wow I can see right over you."

12. "I think my 6 year old sister is taller than you."

13. "Do you still shop at children's stores for clothes?"

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15. "How do you reach things on the top shelf?"

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