We all have that one friend who is much shorter than the rest of us.

For my friend group, that person happens to be me. Because I've been smaller than everyone around me for all of my life, I've heard numerous amounts of short jokes and puns. Here I share the top 20 things you need to stop saying to short people immediately:

1. "Exactly how tall are you?"

Does it really matter? I’m short, way shorter than you, that’s all you really need to know.

2. "Are you done growing?"

Well, I am 18 years old and haven’t grown since I was 15. So yeah, I’d say I’m done growing.

3. "Your seat is very close to the steering wheel when you drive."

Well, considering I’m 5’2, I’d say that the chances of me having long legs is slim to none. If I want to be able to drive safely then, of course, I’m going to need to reach the pedals!

4. "You make the perfect armrest."

While you may think this is cute and endearing, for me it is embarrassing. Why would it make me happy to have someone’s arm resting on my head while we stand in public?

5. "You're so small, can I pick you up?"

No, no you may not. Please keep my legs standing firmly on the ground at all times.

6. "Why are you walking so slow?"

I’m sorry my legs are considerably shorter than the average person’s, so it takes me a little longer to walk places due to my short strides. I’ll just jog to keep up with you tall folk from now on.

7. "Why do you always wear wedges/heels?"

Because then I’m the same height as everyone else around me. Unless they are wearing heels too, in which case I simply cannot win.

8. "Do you need help reaching that?"

No, I do not. Because of my small stature, I can fit in smaller places and am able to climb on things. That works really well for me, thank you.

9. "Short girls get all the tall guys."

Sorry (not actually sorry) about it!

10. "Are you tall enough to ride rollercoasters?"

Hmmm, let’s see, I’m over 5 ft tall so yes, yes I am. Can you do simple math?

11. "Can you still shop in the children's section at stores?"

Yes, I can.

However, just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, so no I don’t.

12. "Is your whole family short?"

Does it really matter? Clearly, there must be someone in my family who gave me the short genes or else we’d be the same height!

13. "I'll shrink down to your size for the picture."

Thank you, I appreciate it, but that’s really not necessary. That will only draw more attention to the fact that I am short!

14. "You'll still be getting carded in 20 years."

Wow, thank you for sharing that information! I had no idea I looked younger than I am!

15. "So how's the weather down there?"

Quite nice thank you, how’s the weather up there? Oh, the same? Yeah, I figured.

16. "Hey look, that kid is taller than you!"

Really? I couldn’t tell.

17. "The smallest goes in the middle!"

Thanks for offering me up, but it wasn’t necessary.

18. "You're fun-sized, like the candy!"

Comparing me to delicious candy won’t make me like you any more. In fact, I’ll probably like you less from now on.

19. "You're so cute!"

Wow, here’s a compliment I’ve never heard before!!

20. "You'll be thankful you look younger than you are in 30 years."

Ah, so I’ve been told.

If you're guilty of uttering these 20 words to any short person you know, STOP.