Q&A for How to Look Shorter if You're Tall

Just being yourself and being confident is the best tip anyone could give you. If your crush isn't OK with your height, that just proves he's not worth your time.

Act as you would if he wasn't shorter than you. He'll likely have a growth spurt and catch up. In any case, it's only an issue if you or he make it one.

4 inches is a pretty decent height difference. Besides, if you really like the guy, who cares about something so trivial?

Not really, but if you're young, remember that he will likely grow more. Keep in mind that there is much more to a person than their height. If you stop focusing on it so much, maybe you'll forget about the issue over time.

Yes, you're tall, but it's okay! I'm a 13-year-old girl and I'm almost 6 feet. You'll get used to it. You could be a model when you get older!

Just act sarcastic about it and be like "No way!!! I had no idea!" You could also just accept it as a compliment.

Boys and girls usually grow at different rates. Girls tend to have a growth spurt starting around age 10 or 11, while boys usually start theirs around 12 or 13. In a couple of years, most of the boys will likely be taller than most of the girls.

You're not too tall! You're a little taller than average, which is a good thing. Most people find being tall a desirable thing, at least when they're older, and there is no reason at all to make fun of someone for it. Besides, real friends should never make fun of you or call you names, unless they're just doing it in a playful, friendly way. Either way, you can tell them you don't like it and ask them to stop.

You may not realize it, but your friends probably look up to you and want to be as tall as you. Grab a tall friend to join you when you hang out with your shorter friends, so that you don't feel as alone. They will hit their growth spurt eventually. Even if you're still taller than them when you are all grown up, you can still have fun hanging out with your friends.

A slightly longer blouse would probably make you look shorter as it would make your clothes larger than your torso. By doing so, you give off the illusion that your torso is shorter than it actually is.

Super long legs are actually really desirable! Many people want long legs, so don't be insecure! Plus, you are perfect just the way you are!

It's above average, but being tall is generally considered a good thing.

No, but it will make you look as if you lack confidence or dislike them.

It depends on your sex, but 5'6 would make you about average. You may still grow taller.

Absolutely. The tips in this post will work to make anyone look shorter, now matter how tall they are.

Ignore them! You cannot change your height, but you can change how other people make you feel.

Your brother is not done growing yet. In any case, it's possible that you'll be taller, depending not your parents' and grandparents' heights.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to physically become shorter. You may become shorter as you grow older and your spine curves and vertebrae collapses. For now, however, you are stuck with the bone structure that you have.

If you both really like each other, then height doesn't have to be an important factor. If you're a girl, remember that girls tend to grow before boys do, so there is a good chance that he will be taller than you soon enough.

You don't have to choose a tall guy just because you're tall. Try focusing on getting to know his personality and go from there.

Do some research on the average height of people of your age and sex in your country. For example, the average height of a 12 year old girl in the US is 4'11". If you were a 12 year old American girl and you stood at 5'5", then you'd be considered quite tall. If you were 4'5", then you would be considered short.

Just embrace being tall. Your friends probably don't even think about your differences in height.

According to the CDC growth chart, 4 feet, 7 inches is tall but not abnormal for a 9-year-old girl. It is at about the 85th percentile, which means that your little sister is above average, but not to an extreme level.

I just turned 12 and I'm about 5'8", but I've learned to accept it. If you are confident, people will notice your personality, not your height. As for the crush thing, the boys will get taller later, for now just roll with it. Also, if you wear clothes that contrast with your hair color, people will look to your face more often and not notice how tall you are.

No, that is not tall. It is average.

Something I do all the time is stand with all my weight on one foot so the other leg is bent. It makes you appear shorter.

No, pigtails won't make you look physically smaller, but they might make you look younger or more childish.

You can research the average height for your age group online. However, the results may be varied due to different countries having many different average heights.

I understand. I'm almost 13 and I'm 6'1. Don't tell them that it's annoying or else some people will do it to just make you mad. It's best to just tell them thanks and just let it go.

No, that is about average for a ten-year-old.