Here’s some of mine:

  • Camping tables are generally shorter than typical desks, and helped ease some posture issues I had sitting at a desk that was too high for me. (Even adjustable desks still were too high for me at their lowest setting.)
  • When a place I lived in had a washer that was too tall for me to reach the bottom in (from the top), I found I could use kitchen tongs to get things like socks out of the bottom.
  • @[email protected]
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    I dramatically strain for something that’s too high up for me to reach it. Pretend to try and weild the force to pull it towards me. And then wait until my very tall partner just comes along to grab it.

  • @[email protected]
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    272 years ago

    I need to stop doing this, but I’ll just tip a tall glass off the shelf and catch it on the way down.

    Thanks for the tip about camping tables! I’ll be looking into that when it comes time to get a new desk

    • LUHG
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      Just get adjustable legs for the table. Camping tables can’t be used as a desk. It’d be flimsy and look terrible.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        22 years ago

        Funny thing…being short, I’m also not that strong. I buy furniture that I have the strength to put together/take apart and move solo, without helpers. Camping tables are lightweight and sturdy enough, and best thing–I can move them around with ease, I don’t even break a sweat which is awesome.

        • LUHG
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          12 years ago

          I understand it if you’re moving things about. Never really crossed my mind about moving things.

  • @[email protected]
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    502 years ago

    For a 2m giant, this is a fascinating glimpse into y’all’s little world.

    We both share the pain or poorly hung mirrors.

  • @[email protected]
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    42 years ago

    I bought a standing desk for my posture issues. It’s also too low when at the lowest setting so I had to transfer my bath stool to my desk and now I need to go buy an actual squatty potty cause I hate not reaching the ground from the toilet.

    It’s perfect though because actual stools are too tall for sitting at a desk and a little bath stool like this has been perfect for my posture.

  • DreamySweet
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    • You can put small things like socks and undergarments in those mesh laundry bags so they are easier to get out of the washing machine.

    • You can buy phone cases that have mirrors on them which can be helpful if you find yourself in need of a mirror but the one in the restroom where you are is too high.

  • @[email protected]
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    12 years ago

    Tell your kids the boogie man and witches are afraid of books and reading, so if we read, they won’t come 😁.

  • @[email protected]
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    This is such a funny thread because I am only barely tall, only as tall as an average man and it always seems the world is designed for someone around 5’2". Kitchen counters just a little too low always. Mirrors too. Door handles, everything calibrated just a little shorter than I am. Except those stupid over the refrigerator cabinets, which are made for someone 7’5".

    The tongs trick I have used though - no matter how long your reach, something is too far. And when my kids were short we had to arrange things for them, mostly just making sure there were stepstools around.

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    112 years ago

    As a petite woman it’s embarassing but buying kids clothes (especially if you’re going for the basic look and no printed design). One is clothes can be expensive and two I just noticed that the quality of kids clothes are thicker and it feels right.

    • @[email protected]
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      52 years ago

      If you have small feet to match your stature like I do, there is no shame in buying way cheaper kids shoes too.

      • @[email protected]
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        12 years ago

        I was outdoors with my girlfriend and I commented on the cute prints in the dirt of flowers. Turns out her shoes were purchased in the kids department. You could tell by looking at them, until she left tracks.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        42 years ago

        I forgot about the kid’s shoes trick. It can be hit or miss…sometimes kid’s shoes aren’t made as well as they’re expected to be outgrown. But sometimes the toe boxes are bigger, which I appreciate because it sucks looking for 5 wide women’s. (And size 3 men’s isn’t always available.)

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    I’m in politics. I won’t say who I am but you’ve probably heard of me.

    Lately I’ve been wearing heel lifts inside some cowboy boots whenever I make a public appearance. I don’t think anyone has noticed.

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    I have a nice aluminum stepladder. I discovered the handiest place to store it is behind the living room curtain. Much easier than in a closet. And much safer than climbing on chairs!

  • Naja Kaouthia
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    Every single one of my kitchen cabinets is too high and I can only reach the bottom shelf. My kitchen tongs double as a grabby thing so I can reach stuff. I bought a rather large kitchen cart/portable island thing and that’s where the dishes live and it doubles as my cooking prep station since it’s slightly lower than my counters.

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    I’ve never had problems for being short. Maybe I haven’t been paying attention but there’s nothing a stool or a chair can’t fix. Also, climbing on furniture is easy but rare. 🤷‍♂️

  • Toes♀
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    You can drop an egg on its side on a flat surface to get a perfect break.

  • Xariphon
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    132 years ago

    For people in need of a desk or table…

    I’m an amateur woodworker and I could use the practice transitioning to furniture making. If you don’t mind covering materials and shipping (from New York to you), feel free to message me and we can work something out. I’m not looking to make a killing here, but getting some practice while helping somebody out would be nice.

    • @[email protected]
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      I’m not sure how to DM people on my Lemmy client Thunder but I might be interested depending on the deets! I’m located in Florida.

      • Xariphon
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        22 years ago

        Hmm. I don’t know either. Maybe I need an account on your instance? I’m posting from kbin anyway so heck if I know.

        • @[email protected]
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          12 years ago

          Tried a different client (Voyager) that did seem to have the ability to DM, so we’ll see if that works!