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Number? Amount?🤷‍♀️

A lot of people get confused on the usage of those two words above.

So, when should you use them in a sentence?

E.g.

What is the specific amount of subjects required to pass?

OR

What is the specific number of subjects required to pass?🤷‍♀️

The choice between 'number' and 'amount' depends on whether the noun being referred to is countable or uncountable.

'Number' is used with countable nouns (things you can count individually).

Example:

What is the specific number of subjects required to pass?

(Subjects are countable, so 'number' is correct.)

'Amount' is used with uncountable nouns (things you cannot count individually but measure by quantity).

Example:

What is the specific amount of water required for the experiment?

(Water is uncountable, so 'amount' is correct.)

If that be the case, which should you use when referring to money?

When talking about money, the word 'amount' is typically used because money is considered an uncountable noun when referring to it as a whole or in terms of quantity.

For example:

Correct: 'The amount of money needed for the project.'

However, if you're referring to specific units of money, such as coins, notes, or transactions, you can use 'number' because these are countable.

Correct: The number of coins in her purse is impressive.

Correct: The number of transactions processed today exceeded expectations.

In summary:

Use 'amount' for money as a whole.

Use 'number' when referring to individual units or instances involving money.

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The Entitlement Mentality: The Downside of Expecting More

In today's world, an entitlement mentality can often overshadow basic gratitude and appreciation.

A striking example is when someone receives a gift and, instead of expressing thanks, tells the giver they would have preferred money. This reaction not only disrespects the thought and effort behind the gift but also reflects a broader issue of expecting more without acknowledging what has been given.

An entitlement mentality erodes the foundations of genuine relationships and gratitude.

It's important to remember that a gift is a gesture of kindness, not an obligation.

Cultivating a mindset of appreciation, rather than entitlement, fosters more meaningful connections and a greater sense of contentment.

Let’s strive to appreciate the thoughtfulness behind every gesture and recognize the value in every act of giving.

Hope you had a restful holiday.❤

Work continues tomorrow.

The height of 'entitlement mentality' for me is, when someone you just helped financially still comes to you for his/her next financial assistance.

A Kind Reminder🧏‍♂️

There is a word such as LEND, but it is hardly used and gradually going extinct.

The opposite of the word is BORROW which is mostly preferred and used even against grammatical rule.

The difference in their use lies in the direction of the transaction.

LEND: This is when you give something to someone temporarily. Its past tense and past participle is LENT.

Examples:
I will lend you my pen.
Can you lend me your pen?
I lent you my pen yesterday.

BORROW: This is when you receive something from someone temporarily. Its past tense and past participle is BORROWED.

Examples:
Can I borrow your pen?
I borrowed your pen yesterday.

So, if you're the one giving something, you 'lend' it, and if you're the one receiving something, you 'borrow' it.

Please, borrow me your pen.❌

Please, lend me your pen.✅

I had to stress this because I hear a lot of people, students in the secondary schools, higher institutions, graduates and even executives make this mistake.

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What's the difference between these two expressions?

"He set David up."
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