People person
Hi!
I wonder whether we can use the expression "people person" in plural.
For example, I have two friends. Mark is a people person and so is Alex.
May I say that they both are people people or it doesn't sound naturally?
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Answers · 8
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I agree with Chadwick - 'people persons' is fine. You would be understood.
NB person has two plurals -' people' and 'persons'.
Persons used to be very widespread on formal notices. For example, in a lift 'This lift can carry a maximum of 10 persons'.
Or 'Persons wishing to . . . '.
Languages change so quickly these days!
Martin
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It sounds a little awkward, so I would say, "They are both very social." You could also say, "They are social butterflies." This sounds very fluent and casual.
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I agree with Beth.
I would like to add that if we were having a casual conversation, you could get away with saying 'people persons', and I would be tracking you.
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