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10 Things Every Short Woman Understands

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." - Shakespeare

Caroline Enwright

Jun 25, 2018

Mercyhurst University

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Courtesy of People Magazine, Via Kim Kardashian

1. The first thing people often say when they meet you is often, “Wow, you’re so small!”

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/15-gym-problems-only-short-girls-understand

As if I was not already aware of this for essentially the entirety of my existence. Such observance.

2. People always think you’re so much younger than what you are.

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Whether its getting confused as the younger sibling or getting asked if you've lost your mother when shopping by yourself, people always promise that you'll "appreciate that when you're older". As if!

3. Adult clothing simply doesn't fit.

http://theofficeedit.tumblr.com/post/151997548869

Your business casual clothing comes from the GAP, so what? Your credit card sure isn't complaining.

4. Taking pictures with your tall friends is an absolute nightmare.

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You don't want to look too short and they don't want to look too tall. Lose lose situation for everyone involved.

5. People often feel the need to pick you up – especially in hugs.

http://wanna-joke.com/shirt-girls-problems/

Is this supposed to prove your strength? Is this just how you hug people? What's going on here? Also please put me down, I'm afraid of heights.

6. Chairs. Just. Chairs.

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Your feet never reach the ground and you have to do everything in your power to keep them from swinging to avoid looking like an "all-too-excited child". Plus, what's the point in sitting in a rolling chair when you can't reach the ground to spin yourself around in it.

7. It’s almost as if tall people enjoy watching you struggle with reaching things on the top shelf.

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Yeah, just sit there and laugh, let me go get my PORTABLE STEP STOOL.

You spend a lot of time staring at the back of people's heads.

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Movie theaters, concerts, parades, sport games...you name it!

9. The amount of times people have decided that your head is the perfect height is ridiculous.

http://wanna-joke.com/shirt-girls-problems/

Ouch?

And of course, the endless amount of jokes.

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Is this allowed?

Though #ShortGirlProblems are incredibly real no one can deny that "good things come in small packages."

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Yes, we are the equivalent of a 24 karat diamond ring.

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10 Things Every Short Woman Understands

"And though she be but little, she is fierce." - Shakespeare

In This Article:

1. The first thing people often say when they meet you is often, “Wow, you’re so small!”

2. People always think you’re so much younger than what you are.

3. Adult clothing simply doesn't fit.

4. Taking pictures with your tall friends is an absolute nightmare.

5. People often feel the need to pick you up – especially in hugs.

6. Chairs. Just. Chairs.

7. It’s almost as if tall people enjoy watching you struggle with reaching things on the top shelf.

You spend a lot of time staring at the back of people's heads.

9. The amount of times people have decided that your head is the perfect height is ridiculous.

And of course, the endless amount of jokes.

Though #ShortGirlProblems are incredibly real no one can deny that "good things come in small packages."

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

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