A barrier is something that gets into the way or stops another thing from happening. As we all know, communication is an extreme complex progress. And if one person finds it hard to understand subject or to write or even speak effectively about it, that person cannot be sure that his/her meaning has been received exactly. This loss of meaning which may block communication is often called Barrier.
There are 3 main ways in which communication can be blocked:
1. If a person cannot see, hear, or receive the message
2. If a person cannot make sense of the message
3. If a person misunderstands the messages 1. Person cannot see, hear, or receive the message.
Visual disability
Hearing disability
Environmental problems –(noise)
Speaking from too far 2. Person cannot make sense of the message.
Different language are being used, including sign language
People using different terms, such as slang internet or text jargon
One of the speakers has physical or intellect disability, such as memory loss or learning
Dysfunction.
3. Person misunderstands the message.
Cultural difference: different cultures interpret non-verbal and verbal and humour, in different ways
Assumptions about people: assumptions about race, gender, disabilities etc. can lead to stereotyping and misunderstanding
Emotional Difference, very angry or very happy people may misinterpret what is said think about sarcasm
Social contest: conversation and non-verbal messages understood by close friend may not be understand by strangers.
Physical barriers
A physical barrier to communication Is something in the surrounding that stops the person from communicating with other. For example if the place where the conversation is held may be noisy.
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