Practical guide · EasyBiodataMaker
How to Write Height, Complexion and Diet in a Marriage Biodata
Personal-description fields should help a candidate introduce themselves without reducing a person to appearance or lifestyle labels. Height, complexion and diet are treated differently across families, and none should be used to imply a person’s worth. Include only accurate details that the candidate is comfortable sharing, and use neutral language.
Reviewed on 11 October 2026
Height: choose one clear unit
Height is straightforward when it is measured accurately and written consistently. You can use centimetres, feet and inches, or both if the intended readers use different units. For example, “Height: 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)” is easier to understand than a bare number. The value here is an illustration; use the candidate’s actual measurement.
Do not round a measurement in a way that materially misrepresents it, and do not treat height as a measure of health, personality or compatibility. If height is not relevant to the candidate’s preferred introduction, the field can be omitted. Keep the format consistent with the rest of the page.
Complexion: optional, not a judgement
Complexion descriptions can reinforce colour-based bias. A biodata does not need a complexion field, and omitting it is a reasonable choice. If the candidate chooses to include a description for a specific reason, use neutral, self-chosen wording rather than ranking skin tones or implying that one tone is more desirable. Never use language that describes a person as superior, inferior or more marriageable because of skin colour.
A photo, if included, should be recent and not heavily filtered or altered to change skin tone. Lighting varies across cameras and environments, so a photograph should not be treated as an exact representation of complexion. The goal is an honest introduction, not a beauty standard.
Diet: describe habits without moral labels
If diet is relevant, write a clear factual description such as “Vegetarian,” “Eggetarian,” “Vegetarian at home; flexible when travelling,” or “Non-vegetarian.” These are examples; the candidate should choose the wording that accurately describes their own habits. Religious practice, health needs, culture and personal choice can all affect diet, and one label does not explain everything.
Avoid phrases that shame another person’s food choices or imply that a diet automatically makes someone better. If the candidate’s diet is flexible, describe that flexibility plainly. If a dietary preference is important in a future household, it can be discussed as a compatibility topic rather than used to judge character.
When to include these fields
A biodata is a selective introduction, not a mandatory questionnaire. If a field is likely to cause unwanted circulation or does not help the candidate communicate what matters, leave it out. Family members may have opinions about appearance fields, but the person whose biodata it is should have a say in what is published.
Where expectations differ, discuss them directly and respectfully. Avoid editing a candidate’s appearance, height or habits to satisfy a perceived preference. A clear and truthful profile helps both sides make informed choices.
Sample wording
“Height: 168 cm. Diet: vegetarian. I prefer to leave complexion out of the biodata.” This fictional example demonstrates that fields can be selected independently. Another person might choose to include only height, or none of these fields. There is no universal checklist that every candidate must follow.
Before exporting, check the units, spelling and wording. Make sure the candidate approved the final text, especially if a relative helped prepare it. Do not use a filtered photo to suggest a different appearance, and do not include comments about another person’s complexion or body.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to mention complexion?
No. It is optional, and omitting it is a reasonable way to avoid unnecessary appearance-based judgement.
Should height be in feet or centimetres?
Use the unit your readers understand; including both can prevent confusion.
How should diet be written?
Use a simple, accurate description chosen by the candidate, without judging other diets.