[4] Billboard regarded the songs on the EP sees DNCE in a "different, more serious side to their musicality", with lead singer, Joe Jonas, singing about "different aspects of romance, from casual encounters to maintaining the strength of a good and solid relationship".

On June 17, 2018, the band performed the song "TV in the Morning" from the EP on The Voice Australia's finale, on which frontman Jonas is a coach alongside Delta Goodrem, Kelly Rowland and Boy George.

[6] House in the Sand critic Vanessa Jetwash said that "this EP is many things - but mostly it is absolutely smooth and such a feel-good record" and "DNCE have created a sound world of their own and with 'People To People' they let us become a part of it", adding that "it's a cohesive collection of tracks - but boy, it's anything but shallow".

[7] Writing for CelebMix, Katrina Rees felt that "whilst the People to People EP still carries elements of DNCE's trademark sound, the four-piece have definitely matured sonically and lyrically", adding that "this EP is their most cohesive body of work to date and showcases a slick, irresistible sound" and praising Jonas' vocals "which are superbly captivating throughout" the project.

[8] Thomas Bleach of his magazine of the same name described it as "a more chilled out collection of tracks" that "hears them being a little less chaotic and delivering smoother harmonies and sadly it's a little hit and miss", adding that "Joe Jonas' vocals are great as always and sound even better a little experimental and more croon-worthy but not even that could make me forget how disappointing these songs are".