Barriers of Communication

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an obstacle in a place that prevents us from completing certain tasks.

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Barrier

Question 2

can be defined as the aspects or conditions that interfere with effective exchange of ideas or thoughts.

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Communication Barrier

Question 3

This relates to disturbance in the immediate situation, which can interfere in the course of an effective communication. Some of them are easy to alter whereas, some may prove to be tough obstacles in the process of effective communication.

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Physical Barrier

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Factors causing physical barrier

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	Defects in media
	Distraction in environment
	Distance
	Ignorance of medium’
	Physical disability

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How to overcome Physical barrier?

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	To be updated with latest technologies
	Choosing a suitable environment 
	Removing obstacle
	Making signs easier to read
	Self-motivation

Question 6

This provides ways of thinking-ways of seeing, hearing, and interpreting the world. Similar word can mean different things to people from different cultures, even when they talk the same language.

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Cultural Barrier

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Factors causing cultural barriers.

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 Diversified cultural background
 Language and accent
 Behavior and nature
 Religion

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How to overcome Cultural Barrier?

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 Cross culture environment
 Have a thorough knowledge of the culture
 Conduct effective communication workshop
 Work in groups and run frequent meeting

Question 9

Inability to converse that is known by both the sender and receiver is the greatest barrier to effective communication.
When a person uses inappropriate words while conversing or writing, it could lead to misunderstanding between the sender and a receiver.

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Language Barrier

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Factors causing language barrier.

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 Multi-language
 Region
 Inadequate vocabulary
 Interpreting difference

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How to overcome Language Barrier?

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	Speak slowly and clearly
	Ask for clarification
	Frequently check for understanding
	Be specific
	Choose your medium of communication effectively.
	Be patient

Question 12

The emotional states my influence your capacity to make yourself understood and hamper your understanding of others.
Many times, emotional barriers on your part or the part of the person you are speaking which may inhibit your ability to communicate on an effective level.

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Emotional Barrier

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Factors causing emotional barrier

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 Fear/insecurity

 Mistrust and stress

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o How to overcome Emotional barrier?

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 Motivation and commitment to change
 Peer or mentor support
 Practice expressing recognition.

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Relationships, respect, workplace and authority and education are common ways men and omen are pitied against each other.
The barrier arises because men and women have different ways of thinking and communication.

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Gender Barrier

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Factors causing gender barriers

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 Fear and shy
 Environment
 Misunderstanding

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How to overcome Gender Barrier?

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 Bridging the gap in gender communication requires the great deal of patience and understanding that only time and attention will teach.

Question 18

Organizational structure greatly affects the capability of the employees as far as the communication is concerned.
All the internal factors which stymie or block the process of communication are known a organizational barriers.

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Organizational Barrier

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Factors causing organizational barriers

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	Status relationship
	One-way flow
	Organization structure
	Rules and regulations 
	Too many levels in organization structure

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How to overcome org barrier?

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 Poor structure to the communication
 A weak delivery
 Use of the wrong medium to deliver the communication
 A mixed message
 The message is delivered to the wrong audience
 A distancing environment

Question 21

The most common is that the people have different opinions. The varied perceptions of every individual give rise to a need for effective communication.

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Perceptual Barrier

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Factors causing perceptual barriers

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 Difference in understanding, perception of reality, in values, attitudes, and opinions.

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How to overcome Perceptual barrier?

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 Start by listening to others

 Clarify if there is confusion, and stay calm and positive.