Barriers to Communication Physical Barriers are the natural or environmental condition that act as a barrier in communication in sending the message from sender to receiver. Psychological Barriers are called as mental barriers. These refer to social and personal issues of a speaker towards communicating with others. Cultural Barriers pertain to communication problems encountered by people regarding their intrinsic values, beliefs, and traditions in conflict with others. People’s culture affect the way they communicate and relate to others Linguistic Barriers pertain conflicts with regard to language and word meanings. Because words carry denotative and connotative meanings, they can sometimes cause confusion and misunderstanding. Meaning of words and symbols also vary depending on culture. Verderber (1991) gives a similar idea of barrier when he classifies noise into three kinds: External, Internal and Semantic noise. External Noises are the “sight, sound and other stimuli that draw people’s attention away from intended meaning.” Internal noises are the “thoughts and feelings that interfere with meaning.” Semantic noises are the “alternate meanings aroused by a speaker’s symbols.” This idea means that a word may have another meaning in the minds of the students. Common Barriers to Effective Communication Dissatisfaction or Disinterest With One's Job. ... Inability to Listen to Others. ... Lack of Transparency & Trust. ... Communication Styles (when they differ) ... Conflicts in the Workplace. ... Cultural Differences & Language. he skills of Active Listening, Clarification and Reflection may help but the skilled communicator also needs to be aware of the barriers to effective communication and how to avoid or overcome them. Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/barriers-communication.html Common Barriers to Effective Communication: The use of jargon. Over-complicated, unfamiliar and/or technical terms. Emotional barriers and taboos. Some people may find it difficult to express their emotions and some topics may be completely 'off-limits' or taboo. Taboo or difficult topics may include, but are not limited to, politics, religion, disabilities (mental and physical), sexuality and sex, racism and any opinion that may be seen as unpopular. Lack of attention, interest, distractions, or irrelevance to the receiver. (See our page Barriers to Effective Listening for more information). Differences in perception and viewpoint. Physical disabilities such as hearing problems or speech difficulties. Physical barriers to non-verbal communication. Not being able to see the non-verbal cues, gestures, posture and general body language can make communication less effective. Phone calls, text messages and other communication methods that rely on technology are often less effective than face-to-face communication. Language differences and the difficulty in understanding unfamiliar accents. Expectations and prejudices which may lead to false ass

1. Strategies to Avoid
Communication
Breakdown

2. 1.Define the concept of communication breakdown;
2.Identify the different kinds of barriers to effective communication;
3.Explain the causes of communication breakdown; and
4.Use appropriate strategies to avoid communication breakdown and
achieve the goals of relationship and community building.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

3. IDENTIFY THE COMMUNICATION BARRIE

4. Barriers to Communication
Physical Barriers are the natural or environmental condition that
act as a barrier in communication in sending the message from
sender to receiver.
Psychological Barriers are called as mental barriers. These refer to
social and personal issues of a speaker towards communicating
with others.

5. Cultural Barriers pertain to communication problems encountered
by people regarding their intrinsic values, beliefs, and traditions in
conflict with others. People’s culture affect the way they
communicate and relate to others

7. Linguistic Barriers pertain conflicts with regard to language and
word meanings. Because words carry denotative and connotative
meanings, they can sometimes cause confusion and
misunderstanding. Meaning of words and symbols also vary
depending on culture.

8. Verderber (1991) gives a similar idea of barrier when he classifies
noise into three kinds: External, Internal and Semantic noise.
External Noises are the “sight, sound and other stimuli that draw
people’s attention away from intended meaning.”

9. Internal noises are the “thoughts
and feelings that interfere with
meaning.”

10. Semantic noises are the “alternate
meanings aroused by a speaker’s
symbols.” This idea means that a
word may have another meaning in
the minds of the students.

15. QUIZ

16. Tell whether it is Physiological, Psychological, Cultural,
or Linguistic Barrier.
______________________ 1. lack of confidence
______________________ 2. connotative and denotative
meaning
______________________ 3. loud party
______________________ 4. different races
______________________ 5. poor lighting
______________________ 6. lack of interest and attention
______________________ 7. different views and opinions
______________________ 8. using idiomatic expressions
______________________ 9. information overload
______________________ 10. feel frustrated

17. 1. Jay and Michelle started talking about their plans for Christmas Vacation
when their classmate, Moy, interrupted them.
2. “Mama, I will buy this cake for you. I am very sure that you will like its
taste. It’s from our favorite cake store!”
3. You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from another
class talked to you on your way home.
4. Livy encounters a participant who is very eager to share with others her
views and opinions. She does this without asking permission.
5. In some Asian countries, direct eye contact is considered disrespectful
and rude. In others, it is a must.
Explain why there is communication breakdown on the given
situations.