Classmates don't talk to me because I'm tall?

I'm 16 and around 5'9 (I don't think I'm too tall but compared to my classmates I am)..and people don't approach me. I've heard people talking about me how "I don't like talking to people" (which is not true).. I overheard a guy tell a girl that I don't talk because I'm "smart" and "doing my work"


Guys don't like me because I'm taller than them.


What should I do?

Classmates don't talk to me because I'm tall?
i know how you feel. remember, 16 is the end of your growth spurt and usually the beginning of boys' growth spurts. people (girls and boys) may not talk to you because they feel intimidated. my family and friends would tell me the same thing (about being intimidated) and i though they were all full of crap until i really started to open my eyes.





i've been 5'11" since i was 15 years old and i didn't fully appreciate it until i went off to college. once you're surrounded with people who aren't still in the sways of puberty you'll find your own support group (of tall friends). height is one of the few things that cannot be changed with cosmetic surgery.. embrace it. it's a gift.





one of my favorite things to do now is to go out with a pair of four inch heels on and have everyone turn and stare when i walk into a room. it's a pretty powerful experience. boys will always feel intimidated and girls will always be jealous (because 5'8" to 5'11" is ideal model height), but you will always be tall and you won't always 16 years old.





you will always stand out, so be confident, smile, and don't wait for people to talk to you.
Reply:Wow. That's really lame.


Why don't you try talking to them. Something simple to start off with like " hey, what's up". It's good to concentrate on your studies but you probably don't want to be a loner at your school. Prove them wrong that your not shy and start a conversation with them. You can't help being tall, and most people would like to be tall than short (me). So there you go. And like Mike Hunt said, 5'9 really isn't that tall.





Hope this helps : ]
Reply:don't worry about that. sounds like you are surrounded by insecure people. besides, as long as you are doing something right, they will always talk.





i almost think you are worried about what one particular person's view is of you and not what others are saying, this too shall past and you will have the last laugh.
Reply:those jealousy chick and gay .. u don't need to talk to them . try basketball team. u will be very popular.. they will come to u naturaly .
Reply:Guys will eventually catch up to you. In the meantime, stand tall! Be sure to be friendly and up and talk to people so that they know that you're nice. Shyness is very often mistaken as snobby. Be pround of your height. Being tall rocks!
Reply:just be like youre jealous that youre short. haha idk how to really answer this one, id just stick up for myself=)
Reply:i wouldnt worry about the guys, there's one out there for everyone :) and im 16 and im 5'8 and still growning :(( people dont like talking to "smart" people because they feel stupid talking to us. lol so i would try to soulnd smart. just be yourself, join a sports team or a club, thats gauranteed to get you some friends with the same interests you have as well :)





-"penguin"





ps, im always on if you need a friend :) lol good luck and god bless
Reply:screw them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!someday they will be working for you.
Reply:It has nothing to do with your height... and 5'9 isn't even tall...
Reply:Hows the weather up there?





Just kidding.





Don't wear high heels, and just be yourself, not all guys are like that, I'd date a taller girl.
Reply:Don't be insecure about your height sweety. Guys who don't talk to you because you are taller than them, doesn't mean they don't like you, they are insecure about THEIR height. When you and your peers are a little older, like Strawberry said, you will be a magnet, and other girls will look up to you. Every guy I have ever talked to prefer taller girls :) So hold your head high.





I'm 5'9 as well :)
Reply:you're not tall, im 5.8 and 13!!! maybe cause its the fact that you take doing your work seriously in school, and thats what we should be all doing, but the majority of us dont, so maybe thats why they single you out, cause you like concentrating in class.





dont change for losers like that, they are not what you call having 'friends', in 10 years time, you'll probably be living in a big mansion, and investing something great, while they are frying chips in mcdonalds
Reply:Be yourself and be proud. You may not feel great now, but as an adult your height will make you a lady magnet!





Just relax and be yourself, and be social.
Reply:that is soooooo mmean. i am 12 and 5'8 talk to people yourself with confidence. be yourself and if they dont like you for who you r, you dont need them
Reply:Dont allow people to make you feel bad about yourself. It doesnt seem like you are a bad person and it seems like you are nice and just want to have friends. if someone makes you feel that way then turn it around them and ask them why they are not tall. Your height shouldnt interfere with your social life
Reply:ppl dont ever no wwn to shut there nouth. if u think ur life is hard ten try living mine. i am 15 and 4f10. i get called a midget by everyone, even, ppl hu are younger then me. ebry one is a giant to me. the only thing that makes me stand out from the rest of the ppl is my voice. i dont just sit in a corner and shutup. i shut, i express myself..alot.!!


and i make sure i aint ignored.


some boys even compare my size to thier *****!!


trust me.. i really want too be ur height sooooo much.


dont be ashamed of it!!


be pround of it!!


jsu talk to other, socialize more with ur classmates.


and dont bee ashamed of ur height.


be pround
Reply:That is insane.. the tallest people are usually the most popular. Just keep smiling, talk your teachers, join an outside activity. you will make lots of friends, real soon!
Reply:You go Samantha B......
Reply:Your probemly a really cute guy and the only reason people are saying that is because they are jello you are probemly really hot because i like tall guys but maybe you should try to talk to more people or try out for foot ball or baseball. Bye ;)
Reply:i have a friend that is abou 5'8 and 15 and she gets approached and ppl talk to her..socilize and have fun..you can't get your highschool years back!!


p.s.-maybe ppl just feel intimidated by yout height but i'm sure thats not y they don't talk to you.
Reply:how very sad some people are. are you sure your approachable though? not because of your height but maybe your facial expressions when they come near you. are you smiling or scowling? if people are so shallow they wont approach you, then you approach them- with a smile!find something you can talk about that they can talk about too and dont be afraid to ask someone what their problem is if they are looking at you funny. its your world as much as any one elses!! ;-)
Reply:**** them, you will find better friends just give it time and if it takes a lot of time it's worth it. I have gone through a lot of stuff with crappy friends. I decide I was better than that and ditch the crappy mean friends and I had no friends for a while because I would not be friends with someone who is mean and uses me. Now I have got a couple of friends that I know I will be friends with for a lifetime. I personally would rather have no friends than friends like that and if a guy does not like you for who you are than he doesn't deserve you, it's his loss and he's stupid anyway. All of them are stupid and immature that's why they act like that. I used to be insecure about my height too but you will grow into it and grow to like it(I did and most of my tall friends did.) When your younger and your peers are they will pick on you for being tall but when you get into high school or college you will see a lot less of that and some people might be jealous because they might think your tall and pretty.








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