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Barriers of Communication
Barriers of Communication
• Barriers to Communication
1. Noise
2. Language
3. Cultural
4. Lack of interest
5. Distance
6. Information Overload
7. Emotional
8. Channel
9. Interpersonal
10. Physical and physiological
11. Lack of eye contact
12. Lack of Enthusiasm
Language barrier
LANGUAGE
Speaking different
languages, having strong
accents, using slang or
jargon can frustrate
communication and
negotiation efforts.
Cultural barrier
Culture
When a person of one
culture encounters the
beliefs and resulting
actions of another
culture, a clash can
occur, which can be a
barrier to success .
Lack Of Interest
Lack of Interest
If the receiver shows no
lack-lustre to grasp the
meaning of the message,
the intent of sending the
message is defeated .
Distance
Distance
Communication is likely
to get affected when the
communicated message
passes through a long
communication channel
Information Overload
Overload
Too much information
can confuse your
audience and even make
them wonder if you’re
overwhelming them with
details to avoid telling
them something else
they would rather know
Emotional Barrier
Emotional
If the receiver remains
distracted like worries
,anger etc. At the time of
receiving message
he/she may fail to receive
the message as desired .
Channel Barrier
Channel
Choice of appropriate and viable channel for
communicating is of utmost importance in
communicating.
If the sender chooses an inappropriate channel of
communication, communication may cease
Interpersonal Barrier
Interpersonal
An interpersonal
barrier is something
that prevents an effort to
communicate between
two or more people. e.g.
stage fright etc
Physical & Physiological Barrier
Physical & Physiological
These include distance,
background noise, poor
or malfunctioning
equipment, bad hearing,
poor eyesight, speech
impediments.
Lack Of Eye Contact Barrier
Lack of eye contact
Not making eye contact
is a sure way of raising
doubt in listeners and
losing their attention
and making them feel
suspicious of you, not to
mention invisible
Lack of Enthusiasm Barrier
Lack of Enthusiasm