A taller man is much more masculine in the eyes of a woman. This is partially due to natural selection and evolutionary reasons. When men are taller, they look healthier, more muscular, and more dominant. Also, since taller men have to be “looked up to,” the subconscious equates this with being more dependable and important. Shorter men are often seen as slightly more childish and immature.

In the U.S. population, about 14.5 percent of all men are six feet or over. Among CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, that number is 58 percent. Five of the last six US presidents have been 6 feet or taller. There’s a reason for this. Being taller means that you exude more authority. Whether you are meeting a woman, having a job interview, or handling an important task, being taller will give you that influence over your peers and superiors