I haven't tried this. I will usually hoist one of my kids up. Or if I'm alone, I will ask another woman, "may I borrow your tall husband?" I sometimes get defensive looks until I point at the high shelf. Most people are pretty helpful.
@Mahm:
I HATE to be asked to get something for you short people! it probably just stems from my anger/jealousy of not being able to wear heals without being taller that Michael. I just want to scream that being short isn't a disability, figure it out!! I never ask short people to get me stuff off the bottom shelf. Of course I dont say anything, but I am thinking it. 4951