Struggles only tall and short people will understand

Struggles only tall and short people will understand - We come in all shapes and sizes.

Our height is dependent on a number of factors, being genetics the most predominant one. Indeed, our differences in height is one of the things that makes our species so diverse and interesting.

There are clear advantages to being taller or shorter than the average population. Tall people, for instance, have longer limbs, which makes them more suitable for a number of sports. Truly, taller people can use their height as a physical advantage in a number of situations, from reaching a top shelf to intimidating an opponent.

The same goes for short people—a smaller frame also brings an array of advantages. Short people enjoy plenty of legroom in flights, they have a lower center of gravity (meaning that they're less likely to lose balance and fall), and they also have an advantage in a number of sports.

But while both tall and short people might enjoy a number of benefits because of their height, the opposite is also true. If you are a tall or short person, you can easily relate.

In this gallery you’ll find the real struggles tall and short people have to go through. Click on and check them out!

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Tall people struggles - Let's start off by looking at the most common tall people struggles.

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Leg room -

The pain of hitting your knees against the front seat. A flight, or even a short car trip while sitting in the back seat, can be really uncomfortable for tall people.

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Sleeves -

Sleeves are oftentimes too short for tall people. They sometimes have to go a size up, and the fitting on the rest of the body is completely off.

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Mirror’s height - Most bathroom mirrors are placed at average height. More often than not, tall people can only see their necks when looking directly at then.

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Cold feet - The struggle to keep warm at night is real. Comforters and blankets are sometimes too short for tall people, and they end up sleeping with their feet uncovered.

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Low doorways -

Tall people can struggle to go through low doorways. Moving from one room to another can sometimes look like a military obstacle course.

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"Do you play basketball?" -

If every tall person on our planet got a penny for every time they’ve been asked this question, they would've eradicated world poverty by now.

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Hugging/kissing other people -

Constantly bending down to show some love can be tiring.

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Fitting into a bathtub -

Try having a nice relaxing bath in an average bathtub if you’re a tall person. Just try it!

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"How's the weather up there?" - This is yet another classic question tall people get asked a lot.

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Drinking water from fountains -

Bending over to drink water from a fountain is akin to a circus feat. Squatting is even needed sometimes.

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Taking group selfies -

Getting the right angle and making sure everyone is on shot can prove quite difficult when you’re considerably taller than everyone else.

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"How tall are you?" -

While it might seem like a common question, average-height people are not constantly asked how tall they are.

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Short people struggles - But short people also have real struggles. Here are some of them.

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Watching a live show -

When you go see your favorite band, only to listen to the music and face a sea of heads in front of you.

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Looking up to tall people -

Short people are constantly craning their necks when they talk to people, especially tall people.

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Reaching pedals when driving -

Short people often have to move their seats forward to be able to reach the pedals, and then have to recline their seats to even it out.

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Being mistaken for a kid -

Yes, this can happen. Short people can be easily mistaken for teens or even children.

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Getting lost in the crowd -

"Where did he go?" You’re right there, next to the guy in the red sweater. It’s easy to get lost in the crown when you’re shorter than everyone else.

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Checking minimum-height requirements - You know you’re short when you go to an amusement park and have to check these.

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Not walking as fast as tall people -

Short people have shorter limbs, so they can’t walk or run as fast as taller people.

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Weird fits -

Just as tall people struggle with sizing, short people also have a hard time finding the right fit.

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Sitting behind a tall(er) person -

Forget about watching the movie, or anything else for that matter.

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Using recliner seats -

Recliner couches and armchairs are very relaxing, but having to remove your shoes every time you sit on one (because your feet don’t reach past the end) can be tiresome.

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"How tall are you?" - Short people also have to deal with this question on a regular basis. And that’s when people don’t ask "how short are you?"

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Reaching -

Hugging someone or reaching for a book on a top shelf can be a struggle for short people. Tiptoeing is a fact of life for shorties.

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Struggles only tall and short people will understand

Both tall and short people will relate to these

26/04/21 | StarsInsider

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We come in all shapes and sizes.

Our height is dependent on a number of factors, being genetics the most predominant one. Indeed, our differences in height is one of the things that makes our species so diverse and interesting.

There are clear advantages to being taller or shorter than the average population. Tall people, for instance, have longer limbs, which makes them more suitable for a number of sports. Truly, taller people can use their height as a physical advantage in a number of situations, from reaching a top shelf to intimidating an opponent.

The same goes for short people—a smaller frame also brings an array of advantages. Short people enjoy plenty of legroom in flights, they have a lower center of gravity (meaning that they're less likely to lose balance and fall), and they also have an advantage in a number of sports.

But while both tall and short people might enjoy a number of benefits because of their height, the opposite is also true. If you are a tall or short person, you can easily relate.

In this gallery you’ll find the real struggles tall and short people have to go through. Click on and check them out!