fair, fare

Fair or fair means light in color, as in skin or hair--
Fair people burn easily in the sun.
Many people use dye to imitate fair hair.
Fair also means a sunny or cloudless day--
The weather report says fair skies.
We need fair weather for our picnic.
Fair or fair also means just or right, as in making a choice or decision--
He lost, but the contest was fair, so he didn't grumble.
Our teacher is strict but fair.
Fair is also a term for an outdoor festival--
The school fair is on Saturday. Let's go.
They are having an art fair on Main Street.
Fair may mean an average rating, or an acceptable grade--
The grade of "C" on a report cards means fair.
She thought the movie was only fair.

Fare or fare ( rhymes with fair )  means something that is served, as food in a restaurant--
A bill of fare is an old-fashioned way to say menu.
They made a face as if they were used to more elegant fare.
Fare also means the cost of taking a taxi or some other mode of transportation--
I need exact change for car fare.
Car fare means the money we spend to take the bus or train.
Fare or fare is also a verb ( action word ), meaning to get along or make do--
Fare thee well.
How will this fare in the marketplace?

Now that you know that, you can say--
"It doesn't seem fair that some people fare better than others."

Note--"fairly" means acceptably--
She was fairly certain her plan would work.
The decision was fairly made.
Not to be confused with "fairy", a magical little creature that lives in the forest--
"...along came the good fairy and she said..."
Note # 2-- "affair" ( one word ) may a social event, a business matter, one's personal business, or a romantic episode--
The affair was lovely, and the weather was perfect.
They had a special meeting to discuss the affair.
That's my affair!
They had an affair, but broke it off before they were discovered.
Not to be confused with "a fair" ( two words )--
The children went to a fair and had ice cream and cotton candy.
Not to be confused with "a fare" ( two words )--
The cab driver went downtown to pick up a fare.
Once more, and simply--
They went to a fair.
They went to an affair.
They had an affair.
He picked up a fare.