If you're short...

[mselly13]

Just for laughs...what are the pros and cons of being short.

I'm 4'10 1/2"...yes I like that 1/2" in there...but the pros and cons for me are:

Cons

My feet don't reach the floor flat footed when sitting on the toilet.
My toes reach but my heels don't.

I can't reach the lone sock in the back of the washing machine.
I usually either get a wooden spoon or put my 3 yr. old in the machine to get it...

The seatbelt cuts right across my neck. I keep a furry thingie on there for softness.

I have to be reminded to clean certain places in my house.
I can't see the top of the fireplace mantel but I usually remember this...top of the china cabinet not so much. Lots of higher place I just can't see and don't think to clean.



Pros
I don't have to do all the cleaning...others have to help since I can't reach.

My age is often mistaken. I am 39 and still carded for cigarettes and beer.

I don't have to get on my knees. sorry just had to add that..

 

[okeydokey]

Cons... I can't find clothes that fit.
I must wear heels to comfortably dance with my husband

Pros....Can't see the dirt on top of the fridge
Can fit in small back seats of cars

 

[PattnFmly]

Cons:
Feet don't touch floor on busses - I slide all over going around corners!
I agree with the socks in the washer thing - I use a coathanger!
I also agree with the seatbelt thing, I get a rash from mine in the summer.
Grocery store top shelves - I usually look around for a cute, tall man!

Pros:
Don't see any need to clean the top of any shelves - can't see the dirt!
Always get to be in the front row singing in chorus's!
Can easily sit with the kids at the rope for MK parades!

 

[Cantw8]

5'3 what makes me the maddest is I have to use a big pair of tongs to get stuff down from the top shelve of the cabinets Ok, the middle shelve too

 

[DisneyPhD]

5 foot even here (well at least with flat shoes on.)

Pro's: When I was a teenager I was always getting picked up by guys. Really, off the ground. Guys love short chicks.

Back when I was a teenager I always got to be the top of the pyramid. No one ever stood on my back.

I don't have to bend down as far to hold my DD's hand or help her when she 1st started walking.


Cons, I have to wear shoes with a bit of heal to get even petite pants not do drag on the floor.

I don't use tong, I used to just stand on the counter top, but since we got a new kicthen I actually care about my counters, I get a stool.

When you gain weight it shows more then tall women. 10 extra pounds on a short women shows a lot more then a tall one.

 

[MAKmom]

5'2 3/4.

I never realized I was short until I started dating my husband & he told me.

 

[Vivianne]

Con: Adults want to pat me on the head.

Children want me to come and play...

The seatbelt is going to choke me someday.



Pro: I can get out of a situation without being noticed.

I don't see the dirt I know is there.

Can stretch out in the airline "coach" seats.

 

[DisneyPhD]

I thought of an lesser known con

When you are on roller coasters that have over the top harnesses your ears always get boxed or banged when you go around corners. I hate that.

 

[Average Joe]

Pro: I don't have to duck when I go under my apple tree.
Con: I can't pick any apples.

 

[juligrl]

"Tall" person (5'8") lurking on your thread. Chiming in for my MIL - maybe 5'. Pro: Easier to get down and play with the grandkids. Con: Reaching the stuff on the top shelf at the grocery store (or asking a taller person for help).

 

[jonestavern]

5"2" on a good day!


Con:
How many times can I be told I am 'cute' when I am spittin' mad!

Often my feet don't touch when sitting in restaurant booths

I really fear my airbags deploying. I drive a manual shift & sit up very close to the wheel

Often people will urge their kids forward in front of me when I am patiently waiting for a parade, or fireworks or watching the pandas--despite the fact:
1. I was there first
2. their kiddies are often taller than I am

Pro:
People often assume I lack physical strength, so they offer to carry my suitcases, put away chairs at functions, help me carry in boxes

My DS19 refers to me as "his little Mom"
That one can go either way


Jean

 

[crzyred]

I'm short and I have moments when I hate it and then I love it.

When I'm at work, I have to carry a ladder around with me, so I can reach things.

I always have to get things from the bottom shelves "because I'm closer".

I'm told I'm 'cute'. Ya know what, I don't want to be 'cute'... a puppy is cute.

The "short" pants are still too long.


*Oh you wanted good things. Ok let me think this through, I might come up with one or two.

 

[MomofKatie]

I'm just a hair over 5'.
Cons:

In a crowd, I end up looking at backs and even behinds- gets claustrophobic!

I have to sit close to the steering wheel, and the seatbelt hits me in the neck.

Can't reach the second or top shelves in the kitchen cabinets- forget about the "over the fridge" cabinet!

I get a crick in my neck leaning waaay back to kiss DH.

Lots of chairs, couches, etc are uncomfortable, since my feet dangle and they are too deep.

When I had DD, the anesthesiologist had a heck of a time getting the epideural in- he told me "You short ladies' vertebrae are so close together, it's a real pain getting a needle in there". He had to stick me 3 times to get the line in- OUCH!!


Pros:

Looking younger longer. People equate short with young.

When I was single, the available dating pool was huge- even a guy 5'4" was a lot taller than me!

Not having to bend over very far to hold DD's hand when she was a little girl.

I actually like the "cute" label...

 

[babytrees]

from my teen's point of view: 5'2 3/4" at almost 16

pros:

friends can't borrow her clothes
less money spent at the mall because nothing fits right
it's easier to "dress" in marching band (yes she is a band geek....it means to stay in a straight line)
her instrument (pic) looks good!!
I don't have to duck in a cave!
better chance at winning limbo

cons:

my almost 12 year old sister is taller than me...in fact most 6th graders are taller than me
I can't steal/borrow anybody's clothes
finding a formal is a big pain in the tushie!!
can't reach anything
can't walk in heels but I feel the need to wear them
the suessaphone is not a playing option for me....most low brass instruments are out...I could get eaten!!
pinatas are placed too high for me to hit

 

[alizesmom]

5 ft 1/2 inch and shrinking.

Pros: never have to duck
kids aren't afraid of you

Cons: having to climb on cupboards/store shelves to reach things
the shoulder harness
if you're fat, trying to reach car pedals and fit behind steering wheel
looking at other people's belly buttons when you're talking
having to take more steps to keep up with taller person

 

[Diznygrl]

I'm 4'3". I've got you all beat.

CONS:
-Having to practically climb into the washer in order to get the clothes at the bottom.

-Going to Disney when it's crowded and seeing nothing but a sea of rear ends everywhere.

-Still being offered the kids menu when you go to a restaurant, even though you're almost 27 years old.

-Not being taken seriously when you have something intelligent to say, because the other person thinks it's "cute" to hear something like that from you. As if you are not actually an adult, but a child, even though the other person knows better.

-Having to drag a bench or chair everywhere in the kitchen just to get into the cupboards.

-Having people run into you because they "didn't see you there".

-Can't find a good pair of capris because they're all too long for you.

-Have to have all pants hemmed.

-Sometimes difficult to find shoes that fit and don't have pink glitter and/or cartoon characters on them.

-Only being able to drive your own car because you need the special pedal extenders.


Hmmm. I'll have to get back to you on the PROS. That's harder.

 

[disneyfreakk]

5'4 here

I am not short, just vertically challenged.

Pros
I have small feet, and can always find cute shoes

I can wear my high heels as high as I want, and have absolutely no fear of being taller than DH (or when I was dating, my dates)

I never have to duck under trees



Cons:
If standing to watch a concert, fireworks, etc I get to see a whole lot of nothing.

I almost have to run when walking with DH (6'2) and he is in a hurry.

I HATE having to seek tall people out when grocery shopping because I cant reach something.

 

[MAKmom]

I thought of an lesser known con

When you are on roller coasters that have over the top harnesses your ears always get boxed or banged when you go around corners. I hate that.

I did'nt realize that everyone was not getting banged. I have that problem on R & R.

5'4 here

I am not short, just vertically challenged.

Pros
I have small feet, and can always find cute shoes

I can wear my high heels as high as I want, and have absolutely no fear of being taller than DH (or when I was dating, my dates)

I never have to duck under trees



Cons:
If standing to watch a concert, fireworks, etc I get to see a whole lot of nothing.

I almost have to run when walking with DH (6'2) and he is in a hurry.

I HATE having to seek tall people out when grocery shopping because I cant reach something.

I have horrible exta wide feet. 3 Style fit. Uggs, Birkenstock & Croc Original style only.

 

[believe]

"Tall" person (5'8") lurking on your thread. Chiming in for my MIL - maybe 5'. Pro: Easier to get down and play with the grandkids. Con: Reaching the stuff on the top shelf at the grocery store (or asking a taller person for help).

There is a pro to the grocery store thing....find a cute guy to get the items for you, very nice view I used to work in a grocery store and used this all the time.

The only Con I can definitely do without is the weight not having more space to disperse
The rollercoaster thing is also a big one. I have learned to take my earrings out.

 

[Robinrs]

I'm 4'11 1/2... note the HALF we NEVER leave it out!!

To be less than 5 feet with dimples has been my demise most of my life, had to be carded till my 30s...

Everyone told me I'd love it when I get older.. and I do!!

Pros: Small feet

Cons: Perverts with foot fetishes..

Pros: Tall men love me!

Cons: SHORT men love me!

Pros: My son is taller than me

Cons: My son's nickname for me is "Midget"

Pros: I'm taller than some senior citizens!

Cons: I'm shorter than elementary school children

Pros: People think you're cute

Cons: People don't take you seriously

Pros: I weigh less than my boyfriend!

Cons: It looks DIFFERENT a foot shorter!!