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There are some unexplainable (since I am not an English major) rules about when to use “Less” or “Fewer”.

I graduated college in 1985, for reference to when I learned things in schools (back before they were destroyed by the left).

I find “less” and “fewer” get used wrong all the time, especially in ads on TV. Often the ad company wants to use “more” and then wants to use “less” because it sounds better for their ad.

“There are fewer calories” is correct.

“There are less calories” is not correct.

One could however change the statement a little and make “less” work.

“The calorie intake is less with this product.”

Notice how if I use “fewer” in place of “less” in that sentence, it does not make sense.

“The calorie intake is fewer with this product.” —that is glaringly wrong grammar, of course.

Another thing that is commonly done wrong “these days” (yes I am OLD) is people end a word with “ly” when they should not and do not use it when they should.

To take something “seriously” is correct,,,,to take something “serious” is not.

Oh my old English teacher would be proud, but she is probably dead by now.

Lots of people use “your” and “you’re” interchangeably, most of the time opting for the easier “your”. Of course “you’re” is really “you are”, but a whole lotta people just use “your” and go on with their day. Hey, these days grammar and spelling are not at the top of the survival list!

Thanks for your post, hope that wasn’t too long of a reply.

Cheers!