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the customer who vs the customer that

Both 'the customer who' and 'the customer that' are correct and commonly used in English. However, 'who' is more commonly used when referring to human beings, while 'that' can be used for both people and things.
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Last updated: October 26, 2024 • 3118 views

the customer who

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to people.

Use 'the customer who' when referring to people to introduce a defining relative clause.

the customer that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to both people and things.

Use 'the customer that' when referring to people or things to introduce a defining relative clause.

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