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Ten things not to say to a dwarf

by Ouch Team

If you meet a dwarf, little person, person of restricted growth, we're reliably informed by Ouch! reader Steve Scott, that they won't thank you for making this kind of small talk.
Top Ten
  1. "What’s the weather like down there?"

  2. "Where's Snow white?"

  3. "Were you on TV the other night?"

  4. "Is he, (Tom Shakespeare), your brother?"

  5. "Have you ever been thrown?"

  6. "Is your partner tall?"

  7. "You’re so brave, it’s such a big world!"

  8. "Can I touch you for good luck?"

  9. "You may be small, but you have a big personality"

  10. "Good things come in small packages"

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