The issue between men and women continues, with contradictory figures not being able to perfectly represent the reality at the workplace. As a new study points out that it seems that differences in terms of salary also apply within the same gender. Consequently, tall men earn considerably more than their shorter counterparts – yet women have to be impressively tall to have the same advantage over their colleagues. Researchers analyzed data offered by 20,000 volunteers, where they compared how much they made and whether they had any particularities, such as being very tall or overweight. Once all the data was gathered, the conclusion seemed but one: taller men stood to make more money than colleagues who had an average height, which could be explained by a difference in status, scientists believe.

Some of the reasons for which a taller man would be paid more are obvious with certain positions. The exact connection between height and salary is yet to be determined by further studies. Nevertheless, researchers believe it has little to do with the practicality of being a couple of inches taller, but rather with the status that comes with always being able to look down on others. For example, a taller shop assistant may be able to reach a top shelf without a ladder, while a slimmer construction worker may be able to move around the building site more rapidly. Perhaps this has to do with status – having greater respect for taller people that might be inadvertently leading to higher wages. Well, you are the judge guys!

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