If you're tall, you have no doubt had trouble fitting in somewhere. Likely, you have had trouble fitting into many places. Or maybe, you feel like you have trouble fitting in EVERYWHERE. Why do we have this problem? What makes the world sometimes seem so small to a tall person?
The truth is, things just weren't made for our sizes. Chairs, beds, cars, etc are made for people within an average range of height. The majority of the population (probably 80-90%) fall within this range. Products are made to accommodate the most amount of people possible, so the focus is put upon what is considered to be average size. This means that we tall people get left out.
We aren't the only ones, though. Shorter people also have a hard time fitting into places, or adjusting to the sizes of some things in the world. Tall people and short people have so much in common. They both have to adjust to objects that were not made for their size! I like to imagine that anytime a tall person comes into contact with a short person, they should each give each other a sly smile or wink, because they're both part of a secret "club."
Anyway, fitting into places not meant for us is something hard to do. Have you ever had your legs cramped sitting in a car much too small for you? Or how about sitting in a public place somewhere? It can get very painful. Your legs need to stretch, but there is no room. Sometimes hospital beds can be too small. Everyone wonders how you can fit into such a bed with your feet hanging out. And you usually just answer that you're used to it. Being tall has some great advantages, but having to squeeze your body into somewhere seemingly everywhere you go is not fun.
I can't imagine trying to remember all the different places I have had to cram myself into. It would probably take many sheets of paper to write them all down. Let's see... the movie theater, school desks, almost any kind of car, standing in some houses.... but the thing is, we just need to do the best we can. It's always hard to be the only person who has trouble fitting in somewhere (and I mean literally fitting your body into a certain space), but if we try to remember the positive effects of being tall it can help.
I would recommend to stand up or sit up straight. I know, I'm guilty of not doing it sometimes, but it will help against back pain. Also, sitting in an upright position may give your legs a little bit of wiggle room. It depends on where you are. It can help you stretch just a little bit. I always try to remember to sit up straight and I correct myself if I find that I am not doing it.
If you have trouble fitting into places, don't worry, you are not alone. Many tall people have to squeeze their bodies into tight places just to fit in. I know these are the times in which we wish we could be shorter, but try to see the bigger picture. And maybe someday society will come around and tailor things to be made for the sizes of all people. We can always hope, right? Anyways, I hope you don't worry too much about how uncomfortable things may get sometimes. Just keep your head high, try to see the bigger picture (it is awesome to be tall), and enjoy the positive benefits that come with being a tall person. :)
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