Barriers

to Communication

Maricel S. Bay
Teacher
1. How was the communication
between the characters in
the video?
2. Was it a successful or a
failed communication?
Why do you say so?
 Some common barriers to
effective
1. Thecommunication include: or
use of jargon. Over-complicated
unfamiliar terms.
2. Emotional barriers.
3. Lack of attention, interest, distractions,
or irrelevance to the receiver.
4. Differences in perception and
viewpoint.
5. Physical disabilities such as
hearing problems or speech
difficulties.
6. Physical barriers to non-verbal
communication.
7. Language differences and the
difficulty in understanding
unfamiliar accents.
8. Expectations and prejudices which
may lead to false assumptions or
stereotyping.
9. Cultural differences.
 Barriers to Communication
by Category

1. Language Barriers
Clearly, language and linguistic
ability may act as a barrier to
communication
2. Psychological Barriers

The mental state of the receiver will

influence how the message is
received.
3. Physiological Barriers

Bodily barriers may result from the

receiver’s physical state.
Defects: Deaf, mute
Unable to pronounce words correctly.
4. Physical Barriers

The geographic distance between

the sender and receiver(s).
Communication is generally easier over
shorter distances as more
communication channels are available
and less technology is required.
5. Attitudinal Barriers
Attitudinal barriers are behaviors or
perceptions that prevent people from
communicating effectively.
Attitudinal barriers to communication
may result from personality conflicts,
poor management, resistance to
 Overcoming Barriers
1. Active Listening
2. Use Simple Language

3. Give Constructive Feedback

Explain:
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Write the category of the
following barriers of
communication:
1. high sounding words
2. distance
3. Mannerisms
4. voice quality
5. lack of trust
6. day dreaming
7. jargon
8. power failure
9. close- mindedness
10. mispronunciation
 Enumerate:
1-5 Category of Barriers
6-8 Overcoming Barriers
10-15 Give common Barriers of Communication

Explain:
1. Mispronunciation may lead to miscommunication.
2. You can be a good speaker if you will start to be a good
listener.
Let us
check…
Please
exchange
1. high sounding words –
Language Barrier
2. Distance – Physical Barrier
3. Mannerisms -- Physiological
4. voice quality -- Physiological
5. lack of trust -- Attitudinal
6. day dreaming ---Psychological
7. Jargon ---- Language Barrier
8. power failure – Physical Barrier
9. close- mindedness -- Attitudinal
10.mispronunciation-- Physiological
 Assignment:
1. What is a culture?
2. Identify the socio-cultural dimension
of communication?
3. What is intercultural communication?