In everyday life, however, the preference for tallness is as palpable as the high-heeled shoes women wear to literally "stand out," whether in a beauty pageant or a business meeting.
opinion.inquirer.net Tallness has always been a valuable characteristic, particularly in men, distinguishing the ruler from the ruled, the rich from the poor.
www.telegraph.co.uk The trope "tall, dark and handsome" reflects and reinforces this aesthetic, and while "dark" has given way to fair skin, tallness remains idealized.
opinion.inquirer.net Homing in on facial cues that suggest tallness, as long faces do, is thought to have evolved from ancestral times when survival depended on choosing the right leader.
www.independent.co.uk Researchers have speculated that tallness in adolescence encourages more involvement in sports and extracurricular activities, leading to greater self-esteem and leadership abilities.
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