COMMUNICATION

BARRIERS
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 3
Jeffrey P. San Ramon
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 Communication Barrier

◦can distort the message/channel

which may result to failure of
effective communication
 4 Barriers of Communication
◦ Emotional Barriers – Some topics are sensitive enough to discuss. It is difficult for the
speaker to convey the message to the audience/receiver. Topics that may be taboo or off-limits
for some people are politics, religion, PWD (mental and physical), racism, sexuality and
unpopular options. Some people may find difficult to express their emotions.
◦ Use of Jargons – using of unfamiliar and technical terms which the receiver could not
understand the message.
◦ Lack of Confidence- can be caused of unhappy childhood and poor academic performance.
◦ Environment – pertains to environment, distances, and climate.
 Barrier Example Solution
  Recognize these kinds of emotions, and
  politely ask the other person to give you a
You are having a bad day or you feel frustrated.
moment so you can relax or calm yourself.
Emotional barriers
  Recognize this kind of attitude, reset, and
reflect on how you can be interested in
You sit in a meeting or class where you think the
what speaker is pointing out.
speaker is boring.

  Jargon refers to the set of specialized in a

  certain field. To avoid communication
You are scientist discussing a certain weather
breakdown due to lack of clarity, adjust
Use of jargon phenomenon with your neighbor who does not know
your language.
much about the topic.

  Develop self-confidence by joining

  organization where you can share and
You are asked to share something about your day or
develop your interest.
Lack of confidence weekend, but you are hesitant because you are shy.

  Recognize that noise is common barrier.

  Make some adjustment by asking someone
You are having a conversation with some friends
to minimize the volume or by looking for a
Noisy environment when a song was played loudly.
quiet area where you can resume the
conversation.