The average height for an adult woman in the U.S. is 5’4”,
at least half a foot taller than I am. Just like yours, my whole house was
designed to accommodate this height, from doorknobs to countertops, even the height
of light switches. Until I built myself a 6” kitchen stool, I had no idea that
most people can see INTO pots of chili or strawberry jam as they’re stirring. I’ve
often wondered what kitchens in Japan (where women reach an average height of 4’
9”) are like. For generations, we’ve believed people grow taller because they’re
healthier, a belief that isn’t supported by actual evidence. As it happens,
people grow taller because they’re genetically predisposed to do so. And there’s
a theory that suggests being taller only makes your carbon footprint bigger; that
smaller people may be healthier for the environment. So here I am, doing all I
can to help the planet. You’re welcome.
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