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by ed25519FUUU 2174 days ago
One of the first “privileges” I learned about in my life was being tall. Why was it the first? Because short kids and friends I knew would openly lament about being short. Something I could tell they think about constantly, and something I never thought about.

I suspect it’s played a large role in dating and interviewing for jobs, though no one ever openly says “you’re projecting more confidence simply because you’re taller than average”

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Being tall is a huge privilege for a man. It's a large component of male attractiveness.

Many women make it clear on dating sites that they won't consider anyone below a certain height, or at least taller than they are.