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Everyday, people make assumptions of other things based solely on appearance. From simple things such as grocery items in a supermarket, to more complex decisions, such as choosing a person we want to spend our lives with, people make these decisions on the appearance of these things. We choose these things because, on the outside, they appear flawless. And some seem to think, if the outside is flawless, then the rest must be perfect as well. But as with anything in life, what is on the outside isn’t always what is most important. A perfect can of vegetables in the supermarket may taste bad, a book with an exciting picture may be boring, and a woman with a Barbie figure may not be your best choice for a wife. In short, looks are not always the most important thing. Some people are based solely upon their looks, without knowing the person that lies behind the looks, whether it is in a good way or a bad way. This is called prejudice, and often leads to discrimination. Unfortunately, the society we live in often benefits people of superior physical attractiveness, and discriminates against those who may not be as appealing to the eyes. People that may appear flawless, or “beautiful”, to society may gain unfair advanta