Asian American Attitudes toward Height | Asian American Poll

AA ATTITUDE TOWARD HEIGHT
(Updated Saturday, Jun 6, 2026, 12:07:54 AM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Assuming you are an Asian American, how important is height in your assessment of a person's attractiveness?
It's a key element of attractiveness. | 20%
It's one of many factors I consider. | 44%
It's less important than other personal qualities. | 28%
I am not attracted to tall people. | 8%

Assuming you are an Asian American, which best matches your feelings toward your own height?
I'd like to be 3 inches taller. | 43%
I'd like to be an inch taller. | 27%
I'm happy with my height. | 26%
I'd like to be an inch shorter. | 4%

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She actually goes on and on about how much better she is than your g/f because she's a freakin inch taller?? That's truly pathetic, this girl is probably very insecure about something. I think judging a potential mate on the basis of height is very very petty. In the dating world it's literally one of the last things I care about. Physical attraction, personality, attitude, how they dress, how they treat you, these are much more important than how far you are from the ground.
seems to be all about insecurity Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 08:31:19 (PDT)

villageidiot:

I am enraged by your indiscret post saying that I am unworthy of your light photons.

Um.... I am the hero/victim here not YOU....K...? You Asian guys complain about Asians girls being cold towards you guys but when a young feminist girl like I's self shows up and SMILES to you guys...you do not even smile back and even dares to claim that ME has an attitude. I is finally enlightened...about what forced some Asian sisters to act the way they do....it is all attributed to guys like you and your stuck up photons.

I is Woman. Monday, June 03, 2002 at 21:29:40 (PDT)

[As long as we don't forget the ageless charm of differentiation and variety. It's the reason there are menus in restaurants. --Ed]

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There is also another ageless charm called "flexibility". Speaking of restaurants, there is a contemporary charm about them that always gets me; Combos. For the same reason that I love Ed's height forum...you can always find a Combinations of interesting topics right here in one place.

A fan of Ed... Monday, June 03, 2002 at 20:30:47 (PDT)

[Thanks, but I hear the God of Relevance shifting in his throne. Generalized discussions on Asian dating habits are always welcome on the Dating page, for example. --Ed]

"[As long as we don't forget the ageless charm of differentiation and variety. It's the reason there are menus in restaurants. --Ed]"

editors! i suggest going to new orleans and try some of the gumbo there! great caujin cooking got everything thrown in. i mean EVERYTHING! from gators to frogs...
villageidiot Monday, June 03, 2002 at 16:56:38 (PDT)

[Okay, wise guy. --Ed]

"If you do not have the guts to speak/smile and eye contact me(first)....then you are not man enough to handle this young woman!"

just because of that mentality, what asian man, let alone any worthwhile man, want to approach you? you're not worth the light photons wasted to look at with attitudes like that!
-- villageidiot

Actually, I have to respectfully disagree with you there, my brother. Just read my motto above, and you'll know what I mean. A man has gotta be a man -- its his job to ask her out, smile, make the approach. Keep in mind though, that a real woman will be respectful of the courage and willpower a man has put forth to approach her, even if he is not her type and she has to turn him down. The put-down must be honest and upfront, without being disrespectful. A man should be able to handle rejection, but a woman should also be gracious when handing them out. In the event that she is a biatch, a smart man also doesnt take a woman's self-serving bullshit, he calls her on it. Only then can a man really treat a woman as an equal -- when she gives him the respect he deserves.

That was my pseudo-Taoist rant of the day. Enjoy, folks. =)
Korean w/ Chinese gf Monday, June 03, 2002 at 16:26:21 (PDT)

gk,

Nah, I'm just sick of whiners. You should see how tough I am on Asian guys that whine about 'not being able to Asian/white girls' or whatever. My motto is to 'just f***ing go for it'. You play the game, or you get played. Just try not to hurt anyone along the way.
Korean w/ Chinese gf Monday, June 03, 2002 at 16:19:24 (PDT)

Hey 'Ice Queen'...

Whas goin' on, Amber? Wow, I see my post has stirred up a hornet's nest here! Its nice to know that us Asians have fire in our veins...

I have a few things to say regarding your post (for first time readers, just refer to the pasted response by Amber for reference).

As for the celery stick thing: WHATEVER. Get your head out of your ass -- it was just a joke.

The casual sex and blow job references were a reference to the generally non-Asian dating scene. There be hoes ABOUND in that scene. No matter how chaste certain white individuals may claim to be, its a general fact that there be a lot more d*** suckin' and booty pumpin' going on in non-Asian circles. At least thats how it is in major urban areas like Los Angeles. I dunno about whitebread bible-thumpin' white folks in Oklahoma city or Kansas, but that's how it is in the City of Angels (Westsiiiiide!! =)).

I was a bit of a twinkie by default as a young person, due to my lifestyle (I was basically married to my Fender Stratocaster, banged my head to iron maiden and I liked to surf). I hung out with whiteboys, dated some white chicks and mexicans. Now diving headfirst into this social circle also got me involved in the world of casual sex. VERY casual sex, might I add (but never unprotected!). Luckily, I came out of it unscathed, but yeah, I sometimes slap my head thinking about all the stupid sexual decsions I made. But I'm a wiser man for it. My woman is no virgin either. She has had sex. She has had boyfriends. She even *GASP* has kissed guys on a first date (including ME, you prude =P)!!! But our past doesn't matter. It shouldn't. We're two attractive individuals in our physical prime, and we are in love. She knows about my past indiscretions, and she forgives me for them. I don't claim to be a saint, and for that record neither should you, you prentious thing. Your ridiculous talk about "not even kissing on the first date" isn't impressing anyone.

And just for the record, I don't think your 'valiant' defense of your integrity carries much weight around here, because you blasted into this forum armed with your accusatory tone against Asian men. You pretend that the backlash against you was unwarranted, but what comes around goes around. All I was trying to say was that if you want more attention from Asian men and you're not getting it, then you should DO something about it instead of yapping at us. As they say, if it ain't broke don't fix it. But right now I'd say that your game with Asian men is DEFINALTEY broke.

Tata, Amber.

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To the Korean guy dating a Chinese girl.

You imply that I have an eating disorder or starve myself on rabbit food. I have a very healthy appetite. Thank you. I have been equally blessed with a quick metabolism so I don't need to starve myself to look slim. I can chow down food like the next guy.

"aggressive guys are the most successful to getting passive girls like you to give it up"

I choose who & when I "give it up". I don't even kiss on the first date! And for you implying that I have herpes since you assume I sleep around, you couldn't be more wrong. I am disease free. I practice safe sex. I am sexually "conservative" It's dangerous to make assumptions about someone you don't even know!

"I've had my d*** sucked more times
than I care to remember."

Who's the slut now? Or is this "progressive" male a closet chauvinist. I am sure your girlfriend must be very proud of your "achievements"!

For those who labelled me a "ho" or "slut", notice I did NOT use any derogatory comments or remarks in regards to Asian males. If I can remain "civilised", so should you. This proves you're not as classy as you think you are. You should direct these offensive labels at someone who deserves it more.

Korean w/ Chinese gf Monday, June 03, 2002 at 16:17:19 (PDT)

about height, i find that most asians are obsessesed with their height. they think a single inch is so much taller. they think a single inch makes em so much better. i know an asian chick who is 5'4" and all she can talk about is how much taller she is than my girlfriend who is 5'3". yet i'm thinking they look about the same. its petty. to us its no big deal.

is height that big a deal to asians? Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 21:40:33 (PDT)

Ray wrote: "to rain on AF/WM parade but a good-looking asian guy doesn't really care about this. It's a free country the last time I checked. Anyone can date who or whatever they want."

So your saying that the asian men who do care are all ugly.....

If you say anyone can date who they want then why relentlessly bash asian women for dating other races.....

Ray wrote: "What is cool is the increasing numbers of slick and handsome asian guys with really cute white and hispanic girls I see lately."

So that's your idea of success in my country...To screw white girls....
So all your whining over other races "stealing your [asian] women" was really about you not getting enough action with white girls.....interesting.

double standards Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 20:26:17 (PDT)

[Relevance is the big god that must be served. But He is sometimes patient in the face of an interesting discussion. But only for so long. --Ed]

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There is a timeless technique in writing that is called the "Stream of conciousness" It is widely used because it places no boundry on the topic,chronology of ideas in which a person can write about. This technique makes literature fun to read and message boards fascinating to participate in. If everything had to be relevant to the topic, it would be like answering Essay questions.
Nerds are cool and can cook. Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 19:21:48 (PDT)

[As long as we don't forget the ageless charm of differentiation and variety. It's the reason there are menus in restaurants. --Ed]

Korean guy with a chinese girl:

amber L didn't say anything outrgeous and you go out of the limbs and insult her. i find what you said to be offensive. she just said she go out only w/ white guy and u assume from one post of her she's a ho!!!may be you're a little too sensitive.
gk Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 12:09:32 (PDT)

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