Hello! This is a great question. Generally, it is more appropriate to use "people who" instead of "people that".
When we use "who", it is to refer to a group of individuals with a shared identity or common characteristic. For instance, "The people who are coming to the party are my colleagues from work."
On the other hand, if we use "that", it implies an object. It could be used when describing a group of people as if they were a monolithic object. For example, "The population of the city that I live in is very diverse."
However, it is important to note that while "people that" is technically correct in formal writing, it can sound quite impersonal or robotic in informal spoken or written communication.
In short, you can use either "people that" or "people who" depending on the context and formality of the writing, but "people who" is generally more preferred in informal writing and conversation.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
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