She’s right of course. Get it right in your own writing, and don’t correct others unless they ask. Or to make a joke.
Use “fewer” when you’re counting and “less” when you’re measuring.
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Rogers George has been a technical writer for more than 20 years. He has written on subjects as diverse as outhouse assembly, restaurant reviews, software, information security, and scientific equipment. He has his own writing consultancy and is always happy to discuss writing and grammar. Drop him a line at curmudgeon@writing-rag.com.
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