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Old 09-Oct-2006, 13:52
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Default Re: Should cut down...vs. should drink less...

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"Guy should cut down on his caffeine intake."
I can imagine this sentence in an informal context. I don't think it would usually come across as pretentious. I can also imagine it shortened to: "Guy should cut down on his caffeine."
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"you should drink less coffee"
Drinks such as Coke and Pepsi have plenty of caffeine, too.
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