It’s all about attitude and confidence! I’m sure that being shorter has more to do with a person’s own perception of themself and that is how it translates outward. And don’t blame it all on Hollywood….right Tom Cruise?

It’s all about attitude and confidence! I’m sure that being shorter has more to do with a person’s own perception of themself and that is how it translates outward. And don’t blame it all on Hollywood….right Tom Cruise?

Anyway, one exception to this rule is when the Asian male is married to a white female. I noticed that in these instances, the Asian male’s confidence and ego is boosted, and they’re much more likely to be assertive, hold their chins up a little higher, and thus be recognized as potential corporate management material.

Finally, my father is 6’2″ and I don’t think his height has ever had a factor at all in his professional career. It’s because he tends to be more passive, quiet, and you know the whole model minority yada yada thing. The passivity and, more accurately, the long-held perception and stereotype of Asian males as passive, is definitely a big factor in this equation.

On the whole, though, I completely agree with you. Nothing hurts the chances of promotion more than the fact we’re short and look pubescent.

Anyway, one exception to this rule is when the Asian male is married to a white female. I noticed that in these instances, the Asian male’s confidence and ego is boosted, and they’re much more likely to be assertive, hold their chins up a little higher, and thus be recognized as potential corporate management material.

Finally, my father is 6’2″ and I don’t think his height has ever had a factor at all in his professional career. It’s because he tends to be more passive, quiet, and you know the whole model minority yada yada thing. The passivity and, more accurately, the long-held perception and stereotype of Asian males as passive, is definitely a big factor in this equation.

On the whole, though, I completely agree with you. Nothing hurts the chances of promotion more than the fact we’re short and look pubescent.

For me, my very first article ever written was tackling this particular subject. An employer hired me because I was Asian … and therefore was efficient, hard working etc etc … but because I hadn’t been working for 2 years, I was … rusty … to say the least and let go 3 days later.

Also, I work in an industry (media/entertainment) where people talk, talk, and talk without really saying anything, so that bit is not surprising.  It is however, how far these people get when whatever comes out of their mouth is utter nonsense.

And soon approaching the age of 30, I got mistaken for 19 at a press conference recently. I just can’t be bothered wearing heels when I’m in a rush.

For me, my very first article ever written was tackling this particular subject. An employer hired me because I was Asian … and therefore was efficient, hard working etc etc … but because I hadn’t been working for 2 years, I was … rusty … to say the least and let go 3 days later.

Also, I work in an industry (media/entertainment) where people talk, talk, and talk without really saying anything, so that bit is not surprising.  It is however, how far these people get when whatever comes out of their mouth is utter nonsense.

And soon approaching the age of 30, I got mistaken for 19 at a press conference recently. I just can’t be bothered wearing heels when I’m in a rush.