Do you think that a person's height contributes to their wellbeing?

Question

America has lost the"tallest-height-nation" title.
Is this contributing to a loss in well-being too?

Answer 1

that is the dumbest thing ive ever heard

Answer 2

well of corse not i mean height comes with a persons genetics. If your parents arn't tall or anyone in your family then don't suspect to be tall. It doesn't have anything to do with your well being or life span eaither. Back in the old days people were the same height as us now or even taller and they usually lived till a max age of 50, we can live for 100. Well being is how healthy you are, what you eat, how you exercise, and how much time your give your body rest. Maybe throughtout time the human race will evolve and get taller, but that doesn't have anything to do with how we live, although they might run faster!

Answer 3

I'd say yes to your first question and maybe to your second. Surveys show that our view of people is definitely influenced by their height, especially for men. Tall men are seen as more attractive, stronger, and as better leaders. They have greater career success and report more satisfaction with their lives. The effect exists for women as well, but to a lesser degree, and most strongly effects shorter women who report that people often don't take them seriously.

The second question is more complicated. I think the effect of one's height depends primarily on the people immediately around you-at work, school etc. The fact that people in Uzbekistan are now taller would likely have little impact. But Americans are suffering from a sneaking feeling that they are no longer "number one," and this could exacerbate that.

Answer 4

If a person is tall enough to reach a shelf where the food or medicine is kept, I would say that height contributes to their well being.

Answer 5

No, I believe that we are all masters of our destiny. The idea that the tallest contributes to well being maybe a good assessment for the masses, but not a good meter for the individual.

Answer 6

I don't know- Japan has some mighty short people in it, and they seem to be doing all right, LOL.

Your height, like any other physical attribute, is only surface-deep. Many a short person is also creative, brilliant, honest, and good. I think it's refreshing for America to only come in second sometimes anyway- helps us keep our competitive edge. :)

Answer 7

Yes and no. Your height plays a huge role in how people generally deal with you. The way you handle that determines your well-being.

Answer 8

No, I think that because of our average weight gain as a nation, our height is diminishing. instead of going up, we are going out! Gravity has to be a limiting factor. Hey look at tall basketball players, no fat ones. Look at football tackles, not many tall tackles. Look at Rosie O'Donnell, no don't do that part, being a ***** has nothing to do with height!

Answer 9

no because I know international celebrities who sing around the world as a tenor and they are not that tall. Height has nothing to do with it if you are a powerful human being and you think highly of yourself nothing will stand in your way :)))

Answer 10

No, it's part of overall negative well-being. Healthier and more prosperous groups of people tend to get taller over time (humans used to be several feet shorter).

Answer 11

I'm short and healthy! :)

(and I'm actually from the country who do have the tallest people now.... feel very out of place :P )