Why are taller people more respected by society?

Question

Why are taller people more respected by society?

Answer 1

I would say authority... or it could be considered a sign of good health, I guess.

Answer 2

It probably has a biological basis...good height equals good health...

Answer 3

im not even 5'5 and im almost 16 but im a teen model and when people look down since im short i tell them at least ive been in a united kingdom jean advertisement, so dont let that stuff bring you down people think its cooler when your tall

Answer 4

We have more day to day difficulties like hitting your head and cramping your legs every time you sit down, not to mention clothing prices.  I'm 15 and already 6'4, life is hard

Answer 5

They LOOM over you. It's kind of intimidating. j/k :-)

Answer 6

Perhaps it has a psychological effect on illuminating Dominance..

Answer 7

let me rephrase your question:

Why do we look up to taller people in society?

:)) seems funny but linguistically...you have an answer.

Answer 8

I think People think that taller people are older and shorter people are younger and not as smart. I should know, I'm short and get treated like a kid all the time, b/c I'm short, my face isn't full of lines and I'm 37!  I get treated like I'm stupid and insignificant all the time. People don't take me seriously.

Answer 9

actually there not. tall boys are respected, but wen a girl is tall, its a turn off for some people. ;)

Answer 10

i myself am 6'2 and i think because taller people seem to have more power like they look down on you...while shorter people tend to get walked over or not thought bout so im guess that the point is the taller a person is the more power the world seems to think they have

Answer 11

I'm not sure. I'm 6'5'' and I sure as h**l haven't noticed.

Answer 12

I'm 6 feet tall (for a woman, that's a little above average) and I haven't been able to tell that I'm treated any different than anyone else. Maybe if you're not as tall as you think you should be or want to be, you're imagining that tall = grand or superior.

Answer 13

I am not really sure. I am aware that your observation seems to be accurate. I will leave you with this saying. Everyone thought Napoleon Bonaparte was short until he stood on his money.