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Size does matter
Published on 14th April 2010
Taller women earn more money than their shorter female colleagues because they are perceived as more authoritative, a survey has found.
Those standing more than 5ft 8in in height are twice as likely to earn more than £30,000 a year, and make an average of £5,000 more annually, according the poll of over 1,400 women carried out by Opinion Matters and commissioned by retailer Long Tall Sally.
“Research shows that tall people are consistently more successful in the workplace - not only do they earn more but they're more likely to be in leadership positions,” commented Arianne Cohen, author of The Tall Book. “As taller people have a downward eyecast when speaking to shorter colleagues, they are instinctively perceived to have authority and confidence - which means those who are taller are respected by their colleagues and bosses, giving them a thriving atmosphere that leads them to more success.”