Doggedly searching for the crux of the biscuit.
Dammit. Six feet tall with my shoes off and I'm still not rich.
An American study has found tall people garner more respect, status and even money than their more vertically challenged counter-parts, with each inch (2.5cm) adding $US783 ($1135) a year to a person's income.
"Height matters for career success," said Professor Timothy Professor Judge [sic], whose research found the taller the person the fatter their wallet. Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of North Carolina, followed thousands of participants from childhood to adulthood in the United States and Britain, examining various aspects of their work and personal lives.
The study found that when it came to determining income height mattered more than gender. Tall people also did better on job evaluations and on seemingly objective measures, like sales performance.
No wonder all those NBA players wear such nice suits.
TrackBackTengu - how come you ain't rolling in it, bro? You oughta be a freaking tycoon by now...
Posted by: apostropher at October 20, 2003 04:40 PMhmm - I think the gainfully employed 4ft10 wife of my 6ft3 brother - who is "consulting" right now - would have something to say about this
Posted by: owlmother at October 20, 2003 05:01 PMHere is a little tip - elevator shoes aren't just for the short anymore.
I believe the study. Height helps. It is not the whole package, but it helps.
Posted by: Tripp at October 20, 2003 05:04 PM