Men have historically been judged on height.
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Women have historically been judged on weight.

Yeah, i deal with short jokes all the time. I don't think i've ever been passed over on a promotion due to it, but who knows.

I keep a step ladder at the house and a milk crate in the car. It helps even the odds

I too am about 5'7".

Honestly, compared to all the hatred, bigotry, sexism, and homophobia in the world, i can deal with a couple short jokes and tall folks looking down on me. Comparatively, my issues are small poatoes. Pun intended.

I’ve read reports about men’s heights and the taller they are the more income/respect they receive.

I think it’s a matter of preference in so far as comfort factor, or if in the procreating stage, I’ve heard tall men are preferred. I’ve always been attracted to tall men, but then again I’m 4’ 11” so most guys are taller.

I have read over the years that taller is better for promotions, for getting the job, and for dating success. As for me, I have come to realize that I want continent, breathing, intelligent, tolerant, and sense of humor. Height is not a good measure of what kind of person one is.

Yes, I've seen men looking for tall slim gals. Well, be happy with that stick, I have curves and got built way too close to the sidewalk. The tall gene skipped me. My grandmother (born in 1905) was 5 foot 11 inches.

My last bf was 5'6"--1" taller than me. I never cared and never thought about it much.

I could tell he thought about it more than I did because he frequently told stories about how he coped, growing up, with always being the smallest boy (hint: fights). I didn't get the impression that it impacted him much in his adult life, other than having had a big influence on his childhood and being part of his psychological make-up.

My LT bfs have all been slightly shorter than average and a least a little soft around the middle. It just worked out that way. Appearance was not what attracted me.

Women screening for height seems ludicrous to me. Like men screening for cup size. Whatever. Let the shallow advertise themselves so they're easier to avoid, I say. Sucks, man. Sorry.

Twenty comments and no one said it yet??? Good grief! ALL MEN ARE THE SAME HEIGHT LYING DOWN!

I believe everybody deserves respect regardless of height, weight, gender, political beliefs, or religious beliefs. Respect is easily lost by action or inaction and difficult to regain.

It sure helps to be tall to play basket ball.

just in dating or in the police force i ththink

While there are certain assumptions made of taller folks (and using the orange one as an example - look how wrong you would be !!) there's more to it than that.

I think that actually getting respect has less to do with stature, and far more to do with how one carries oneself, along with the degree of self confidence, attitude, and the ability to follow through with reliable action. Think Napoleon !

just responding, we all have issues, keep on truucking

In many cultures, yes. Lots of studies have been done on this. Sorry that I'm not actually being helpful by linking any of them.

Napoleon got all the respect in his world got booted to an island.

Yeah . People still have this dilemma about the body height rather than the nature of the person. Especially in relationships and dates.

I've had the same experience. I'm also about 5'7". This is a great question. I'd really like to know why women's preference is for taller men. I guess in some sense, size does matter.

There's a belief that shorter men are often more driven. The entertainment industry a good example with plenty of shorter guys making it big time & gaining respect.

Women wear heels, they look better when their partner is taller than them. Case in point used to have a girlfriend in Germany a few inches taller than me. We were together for 2 years. But I didn't wanted to live in Germany. I pondered since I got divorce will my ego getting the best of me and I will end up married to this woman because of her height? Just to show off? Wrong reason to marry someone but it does happen. With heels she could be 6'6". My ego did not made me be an asshole thinking "I got what it takes to satisfy this woman". Life taught me earlier on that sometimes tall people live miserable lives, misunderstood, hard to find suitable partners, expected to do great in sports, or to have awesome leadership skills because society likes a tall leader and after a certain height you are just goofy looking. Noticed how tall women at times try to shorten themselves in pictures. I like to observe people, the physical language of the body. And yes Our society look up to the tall. In Navy bootcamp. We lined up by height in our line from tall to short. Women may think if nothing else at least he may have the "right size of tool". I have to bring it up sooner or later right? We as a couple and her girlfriends height 6'3" to 6'1" spend a christmas in Miami, FL. I am Nobody but guys in the hotel thought I was a Big Shot from somewhere. To fuck with them I told them "They are all Spetsnaz bodyguards". Beauty, Height could be intimidating, it is an acquired and society taught fear. Added a photo and let you guys decide about perceptions. I am 5'11" if you wonder. And my wife was a basketball groupie when we met. I am the shortest and worst basketball player she might had ever dated. But I took the prize and I hate to admit my biggest fear was her mother is pretty, pretty short. But my son ended being 6'4" to my relief and never worried if my daughters were going to be tall or not... just my son. Is a man thing I reckon.

Cats are usually pretty short. Grumpy cat seems to be doing pretty well. Height doesn't matter that much. Though I am also 5ft,7 like yourself a little taller than the average woman (5ft,4) in Australia but the average man is 5ft, 10 apparently. My bf is 5ft,8... It depends on the woman or man. Some prefer a bigger than them, but that's more social/take care of me than anything else. Mighty Mouse is pretty short but he's fit, rich and his wife is taller than him. Robert downey Jr (Iron Man) is 5ft, 6. Personality and appearance counts but appearance is specific and personality matters. Mostly personality is cross referenced with skill, no body gives a shit if you're nice/supportive but you do nothing, don't contribute to a company. Then again nobody wants a downer, asshole etc if they don't have anything to back it up.
Like attractive women aren't douches and being unattractive doesn't make you likeable. That's a stereotype, a model is up at 4am a blogger at 10 or whenever for work.

I have a friend of sorts who is 6ft 6, she will not date guys under 6ft 2 so I just scraped in but she does pick on me for being short. Another friend is 5ft 2 and will not date guys under 6ft, and a younger friend is 4ft 10 her boyfriend is 6ft 7. You do see relationships that work well with the guy shorter. This will get me into trouble I know, but I blame women. They always seek guys richer, taller, more powerful than themselves. (over generalized I know, but in general)

Shorter people have to work harder for respect, relationships, jobs and dunking a basketball. An obvious flaw in our society. Basketball nets should be lower. Of course I'm 6'2", so I don't care, I'm just pointing out the obvious.

5 ft 8 inch women. Yes I look for someone taller but not that much taller? I think it's all relative to your own height? My brother is 5 ft 7 inches and has a very good job. I don't think height was ever an impediment. But we grew up with a Mom who was 5 ft 1 in and we listened to her. And my Dad was 5 ft 11 in - so we were well prepared for reality. I have to admit I enjoy having someone I have to at least tilt my head up to look at? And I'm baffled by all the tall guys short gals couples. My nephew is 6 ft and his girlfriend is about 5 ft. Sigh. It's a weird world!