Using Numbers To Find The IDEAL MALE HEIGHT

Summary

The video script explores the ideal height for men, breaking down data from online dating, speed dating, and romance novels to find the most attractive height for men. While surveys suggest women prefer 5'11" on average, other studies point to men in the 6'2" to 6'4" range as more successful in dating. The script concludes that, on average, 6'3" is the most attractive height for men. It also discusses how height influences dating success differently across cultures and how short men still have a chance, though with somewhat less attention compared to taller men.

Takeaways

• 😀 Women surveyed often say 5'11" is the most attractive height for a man, despite popular belief that taller heights (6'0" and above) are preferred.
• 😀 Google’s Social Survey data shows a discrepancy between what women report and actual condom usage, hinting that people may not always be truthful in surveys.
• 😀 Online dating success is highest for men in the 6'3" to 6'4" range, slightly edging out those in the 6'1" to 6'2" and 6'5" to 6'6" ranges.
• 😀 Data from speed dating events show that women are most likely to respond positively to men who are 6 inches or more taller than them, with a peak at 10 inches taller.
• 😀 The best overall height for men, based on speed dating data, is 6'4", slightly taller than the average woman, but still in line with common preferences.
• 😀 Romance novels often feature male characters who are 6'2" to 6'3", reinforcing the idea that women are attracted to taller men, with 95% of characters being 6'0" or taller.
• 😀 The optimal height for men in romance novels and real-world preferences seems to be around 6'3"—10 inches taller than the average woman's height.
• 😀 Women’s height preferences in relationships are relative to their own height, meaning a taller woman might prefer a man to be proportionately taller.
• 😀 Data shows that being average height is still quite competitive in online dating and speed dating, with men in the 5'11" to 6'0" range doing almost as well as the taller men.
• 😀 The most common height for men in romance novels (6'2") aligns with the speed dating study, highlighting that the ideal height for many women falls just above the average male height.

Q & A

What height do women generally prefer in men, according to surveys?

Surveys of women indicate that 5'11" is considered the most attractive height, despite popular belief that 6' or taller is preferred.

How does the discrepancy between reported condom usage among men and women reveal an issue with survey data?

The data shows a significant difference in reported condom usage, with men claiming to use 1.6 billion condoms yearly, while women report using only 1.1 billion. The actual figure is around 600 million, suggesting that both men and women may not be entirely truthful in surveys.

What did the online dating data reveal about the most successful heights for men?

The data from online dating success suggests that men in the 6'3" to 6'4" range perform the best, slightly outperforming men in the 6'1" to 6'2" and 6'5" to 6'6" ranges.

How did speed dating data impact the understanding of women's height preferences?

In speed dating, women preferred men who were 6 inches taller than themselves, with the most positive responses occurring when men were approximately 10 inches taller, which correlates to a height of about 6'2".

What is the optimal height for men in speed dating, according to the data?

The optimal height for men in speed dating was found to be 6'4", as this height tends to give the highest positive response rates from women.

What did the study of romance novels reveal about ideal male heights?

The study of romance novels revealed that the most common height for male characters was 6'2", which is 10 inches taller than the average female height, aligning with findings from both speed dating and online dating data.

Why is it important to consider romance novels when discussing height preferences?

Romance novels provide insights into female fantasies and preferences, as these novels are written by women who aim to accurately reflect their ideal partner traits. This makes romance novel data a valuable source for understanding height preferences.

How does height impact dating success for shorter men?

Shorter men, particularly those below 5'5", face a significant disadvantage in dating, with reduced attention from women. However, they are not completely excluded, and still receive some attention, about half of what taller men get.

What height range is considered optimal for dating success, based on the data?

The optimal height range for dating success is between 6'2" and 6'5", with these heights receiving the most positive responses. Heights between 5'11" and 6'8" are also nearly as effective, performing about 95% as well.

What is the conclusion about height preference based on the three data sources reviewed?

The conclusion from the three sources—online dating, speed dating, and romance novels—suggests that the most attractive height for men is around 6'3". This is an average derived from multiple sources, with the data indicating that heights between 5'11" and 6'8" are all nearly equally effective in dating.