Nicholas Wong Hei, 17 Sing Yin Secondary School
Absolutely. I'm sure if I looked like Brad Pitt, more students, especially girls, would be interested in this column.
Appearance is the most direct way of attracting people. First impressions are important.
Some people say that knowledge equals power, but one look at what's on offer on TV says otherwise. There are quite a few science quizzes on TV, but they are basic and made on a limited budget. Now think about beauty contests and fashion programmes. They are expensive, glamorous and much more popular.
More people are interested in looking at a beautiful face than knowing what's inside that person's mind.
Cosmetic surgery is one of the fastest growing businesses in the world. This shows how much people care about their appearance.