<p>The aim of this study was to assess the differences between the social skills of college students and homeless people. Participants were 37 (thirty seven) homeless people, aged between 20 to 70 years, 100% male and 187 college students with both sexes.We used the Social Skills Inventory (IHS-Del-Prette). The results showed differences between groups in the factors of the IHS with homeless individuals presenting higher results in assertivity, afective expression and presenting to unknown and new situations. The environment in which homeless are inserted favor certain social skills as a way to survive.</p>