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How often do you hit your head when walking around?
That's not really something that happens in my life.
Rarely.
More often than I'd like.
All the time.
Do you require the assistance of stools in any aspect of your daily life, like when attempting to reach the top shelf of a pantry?
Yes, there are stools strategically positioned throughout my home/workplace.
Sometimes.
Not usually.
Never.
How difficult is it for you to find clothes in your size?
It's nearly impossible.
It's not hard.
I can usually find one or two items if I look enough.
I have to go to a specialty store to find my size.
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What sorts of alterations could be made so your clothes fit better?
Taken-in and hemmed.
Unless I wanted to be super picky, my clothes don't need alterations.
Letting out some areas would be nice.
If it's possible for my clothing to be lengthened, that would be useful.
If you wanted to look into someone's eyes while greeting them, odds are you'd likely have to tilt your head in what direction?
Up.
I don't always have to, but when I do, I usually tilt my head slightly up.
I'm normally around eye level with most people.
Down.
What part of your body/shirt gets wet when hand washing dishes?
My upper stomach area, maybe even my chest.
The mid to lower stomach area.
I don't usually get wet.
My pants.
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Are you any good at limbo? How low can you go?
I'm pretty good at it because I'm able to go very low.
I'm not too shabby, but I don't usually win.
Limbo isn't easy for me, but it's a good time.
I don't even try: I don't bend that way.
Have you ever tried to fit yourself into a high school locker?
I tried and succeeded.
I tried and failed.
I never thought to try, but there's a chance I'd fit.
Nope, there's no way I'd fit.
Are you part of any competitive sports teams?
Not anything serious, no.
I participate in solo sports, like gymnastics and cross country.
I used to be.
Yes, I'm a multi-sport athlete.
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Do you ever (or could you) wear juniors or kid-sized clothing?
Yes, mainly because it's usually cheaper.
I could, and I have in the past, but I don't any longer.
I doubt it.
Absolutely not.
Do you struggle to find romantic partners who meet your general height expectations?
Sometimes the height gap is just too large between romantic partners and I, which can be difficult to navigate.
No.
It's not as easy for me to find height-eligible matches as it is for some people.
Yes.
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When looking into the typical above-the-sink bathroom mirror, how much of your body is visibly reflected from your vantage point?
In some mirrors, I'm lucky to see the top of my head, but in others I can see up to my upper neck.
Usually from my lower neck and up is visible.
I can usually see from my mid chest and up.
I can see pretty much my whole torso and up.
How often do people completely misjudge your age?
All the time.
It doesn't happen often.
It happens more than I'd like, but not very often.
People usually have no idea how old I am.
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What size car is ideal for your height (leg space, being able to see over steering wheel, reaching the peddles)?
VW Bug or Mini Cooper type cars would be sweet.
A compact 4-door.
A sedan.
An SUV.
In a swimming pool, at what point does it become the deep end?
Anything over 4 feet.
Anything over 5 feet.
Anything over 5 feet 5 inches.
Anything over 6 feet.
During your pubescent years, how would adults describe you?
They'd say that I was cute.
They'd say that I was unremarkable.
They'd say that I was mature.
They'd say that I was gangly.
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Have you ever been turned away from an amusement park ride because you didn't fall within the height requirements?
Yes, this continues to be a problem for me.
When I was younger, sure.
No.
Yes, but there are very few rides I'm ineligible for.
Does your seat belt ever choke you or otherwise sit uncomfortably on your neck?
Always.
Only in some types of cars, and it usually just sits uncomfortably on my neck.
Nope.
Sometimes it can get in the way of my arms, but other than that, no.
Do stores usually carry your shoe size?
Yes, there are usually a variety of options for me in multiple departments.
Not exactly, because I usually need special sizing, like wide or narrow, etc.
Yeah, I have pretty average sized feet.
No, they usually have to order them special for me.
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What do relatives usually comment on when you see them?
How much I've shrunk compared to their memories of me.
My clothing.
My weight.
How much I've grown.
Are you any good at jumping long distances?
No, I cannot jump.
I can jump, just not very far.
I'm not bad.
Yes, I can jump pretty far.
Would you describe your height as an advantage or a disadvantage?
Disadvantage, it gets in the way more than helps.
Fact of life, nothing more or less.
Advantage, it's opened some cool opportunities for me I wouldn't otherwise have.
A cursing and a blessing.
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Are you able to find many suitable options at thrift stores?
I'm lucky to find anything that fits even a little.
Yes, most of the store is around my size or something I could fit in and look good wearing.
Usually, but there aren't tons of options in my size, so there isn't always a desirable selection.
Sometimes, but that's on a really good day. Most days, I don't get so lucky.
How would you describe your body shape?
I'd say its pear-shaped.
I'd say its average.
I'd say its large-framed
I'd say its slender.
What problem do you usually run into with chairs and sitting?
My feet not touching the ground.
I don't usually have a chair or sitting problem.
My knees coming up too high.
The back part being too short.
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Has anyone ever made fun of your height?
Yes, a bully favorite for me is "Oompa Loompa."
Nope.
Not my height, but I've been made fun of for other physical features.
Yes, since I hit puberty.
What problem do you most often run into when it comes to jeans?
All the ones in my size seem to flare out and I just want some straight legs or skinny jeans.
The hips/waist being too tight or too loose.
I don't usually have problems with jeans.
Floods.
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