Being under 5' 3" definitely has it perks like never having to worry that you'll be too tall in heels or always being in the front of pictures. However like most things, being short does have its drawbacks such as being mistaken for a middle school student when you're actually in college. Even though these drawbacks may seem funny or cute to others, short people have seen them many times. Here are just a few of the many problems that people who are short are tired of others doing and saying.
1. Your head is automatically an arm rest
People who are taller than me automatically assume they can use my head as an arm rest. No, I'm sorry it's actually not cute or funny like you think, it is actually kind of annoying!
2. Always being called "cute"
I always get the same reaction from people when they find out I'm actually a lot older than I look. It's always "aw, you are so cute". Sorry, but I am not a puppy I am actually an adult!
3. Kids are as tall as you
It seems the older I get, the taller kids are. So of course since I am the same height as most kids over the age of six people assume I am the same age as them. Guess being mistaken for a middle school kid comes with the territory.
4. Not being able to reach anything
Oh the constant battle all short people are familiar with, not being able to reach things. My kitchen cabinets become my own personal jungle gym since I can't reach the top shelf. I even have to resort to standing in shopping carts to reach the top shelves while grocery shopping.
5. Can still fit in shopping carts
Not only do I have to stand in shopping carts to reach top shelves, but I also have the luxury of still being able to fit in them.
6. Always have to be measured before going on rides at amusement parks
Unfortunately, getting older doesn't mean you stop getting your height measured at amusement parks when you're short. Before going on roller coasters, most short people endure the annoyance of getting measured before being able to ride any rides.
7. Hearing the same short jokes
Being short comes with many jokes about your height. Yes, we have heard them all and no, they actually aren't funny.
8. People always want to pick you up
Short people are all too familiar with people having the urge to pick you up or carry you. I'm an adult I really don't want to be carried I can walk by myself.
9. Your feet don't touch the ground when you're sitting
The struggle of your feet never touching the ground whenever you sit down. On the bright side, you can swing them when you're bored.
