At what height is a woman considered as short?

@reco13 (605)
Philippines
March 31, 2010 3:40am CST
I am 23 years old and I am 5 feet, 3 inches in height. My parents tell me that my height is just right for me. However, I wonder why other people say that 5'3" is not enough and would be better if I'm taller. Am I short with this height???
9 responses
@bestylish (922)
• Philippines
24 Apr 10
Your height is fine for a girl but if it's for a guy then that is considered short. That is what I think. Trust me, your height is fine.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
3 Apr 10
Well my wife is 4'10'' much shorter than you. But i always feel she is damn cute and lovely and i would not liked much if she were tall or even 5'3'' lol. So dont worry about your heights, feel proud of what you are!
@Wizzywig (7847)
31 Mar 10
I'm about the same height as you. I dont consider myself short. My husband is 6'2" and both my sons are a good 3" taller than him.
@magtibaygom (4858)
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
When I was a kid, I learned from my school teacher that the true height of a man or a woman can be measured from the chin upward... What they mean is your face, and your head, your brains! :)
• United States
31 Mar 10
If your height is less than your country's average height for your gender then you're short. It doesn't make you inferior or not as good as taller people...it just makes you different. There is no problem with being different. I am only 5'1" and I like my height. I can fit in small places, I can wear high heels without towering over everyone, and I like when my guy friends can pick me and swing me around. I don't have the problem of my feet hanging off of the end of the bed. People shouldn't say that you would be better if you were taller. There is no problem with how you are. If they tell you that being short isn't good then go tell their tall selves to bugger off.
@Joy525 (10)
• China
31 Mar 10
Hi, reco13. I'm a little shorter than you, but I'm ok with my height. Because my parents are not tall too.So I have nothing to complain. Just enjoy everythink that my parents give to me.
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
I think you're cute with that height. That's just right. Don't listen to them. I think you're height is just fine.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
I think the height of a woman to considered as short is five flat. You're height maybe good if you gain 2inches more if you plan to take stewardess or nursing.
@emerillus (467)
• Philippines
31 Mar 10
I am 24 yrs old and my height is 4 feet 11 inches..am way shorter than you..so i think 5 feet 3 inches is tall..if I were that tall, I'd apply as a police officer, but unfortunately I am short. In my country 5 feet 3 inches is an average height, not short.