But I'm just one of many men with a height hang-up. I'm not sure, though, if that was before or after he dressed like a middle-aged woman. Actually, it isn't surprising that Hoffman pursued an acting career. The long and short of it all is that tall people have several big advantages. Studies show, for example, that when given the choice between two men of comparable experience and skill, employers will hire the taller guy 72 percent of the time.
Surveys also say that taller men command more respect in the office.
Additionally, taller people tend to make more money - and it's not because their clothes require more fabric. Being a dimunitive dude also has its shortcomings when dating. With my heightened self-confidence, I asked out Elena, a woman I've been pursuing for some time. The two of us hit it off immediately, but I was afraid if Cindy only liked me because of my size, once my clothes were off, she might be disappointed - in more ways than one. Sure enough, one thing lead to another, and the next morning Cindy was in my bed, where I was lying naked - still in my shoes.