Distinguish the blue-collar worker from white -collar worker?

Answer:
White collar workers do work which can be done while wearing a shirt with a white collar without it getting dirty; e.g.: office workers and salespeople

Blue collar workers usually wear blue overalls and that could get soiled while they work; e.g construction workers, sanitation workers

blue-collar is the person who is good at technical skills

white-collar is the person who is good at knowledge work

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