In every photo I take with friends, there is one thing that constantly sticks out: me. My above-average height makes taking photos with my short friends completely awkward. Do not get me wrong, I love my height and with my recent career choice – it has come in handy. Unfortunately, I am, along with every other tall girl on the planet, getting tired of these reoccurring events and questions.

1. Having everyone ask, “How tall are you?”

Would it be okay if I asked how short you are? It is never fun walking into a party and having every guest turn their head like you’re the creature from the Blue Lagoon. My height does not give you permission to gawk, nor should you ask how tall I am. Ultimately, it isn’t your concern. This question can be compared to me asking someone how much they weigh when it is none of my business.

2. People correcting my height analysis.

If I hear one more person say “No you can’t be 5’10 cause I’m 5’8” I will hunt for a tape measure and prove them wrong. Although these individuals don’t mean any harm with this comment, it insinuates I do not know this personal and important fact about myself. I grew five inches the year I was 12, putting me at the nice height of 5’7 for most of middle-school until squeaking out another three in high school. Believe me, I still remember waking up every night with my legs in agony from all that growing. I know how tall I am.

3. Seeing tall men dating short women.

Sorry, that may seem petty, but really? Short girls have their pick of any guy they want, can’t they at least save the tall guys for us? Nothing gets me more fed up than seeing a girl well below 5’5 dating someone 6’1 and above. Date someone your own size.

4. The assumption I play sports.

Yes, I am tall but no, I do not play basketball. I did play volleyball when I was younger, but since then I have become too passive of an individual to fight for the ball. Just because my height gives me an advantage in sports, my incoordination quickly makes up for that leverage.

5. Rompers and jumpsuits just don’t work.

No further explanation. I can’t wear them. Either they are too big or the bottom rides so far up my butt, it looks like I’m collecting tips at a local strip joint.

6. “If you’re tall, why do you wear heels?”

Because I like them, and they make my long legs look even better. Just because I am tall doesn’t mean I want to wear boring, simple flats to every occasion. I love a good wedge and keep at least three pairs of heels in my car at all times. No, I am not kidding!

7. Having people assume it is easy to shop for clothes.

Biggest laugh of all. I haven’t gone shopping for clothes in five years. Dressing rooms are always too small, resulting in a horrible claustrophobic feeling. Adding to that, clothes are either too short and too bulky and big. I prefer online shopping, that way if something doesn’t fit, I don’t feel like I wasted an entire day. Let's add to the list finding a dress long enough to hit the floor in heels. When I competed in pageants, I had to have dresses specially made because everything was too short.

8. “How’s the weather up there?”

It’s a lot warmer than it is down there, would you like me to get you a jacket? Seriously, why do people get a kick out of such a stupid question? Just expect to get a stupid response.

9. Airplane seats are the worst!

My entire family is tall, I had to get my height somewhere. When we travel together, it is always a problem. It is simply out of the question to fly in a regular seat, we need the extra leg room. When I turned 18, I think my family was excited because we could finally all sit in the exit row.

And for a good laugh, watch this video perfectly capture what all tall girls are tired of hearing.