Explains the barriers to communication as well as ways to overcome the barriers.

1. BARRIERS TO
COMMUNICATIO
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2. What is communication?
Communication is the art of
transmitting knowledge, ideas,
information and thoughts from one
person to another.

3. What is a barrier to
communication?
Anything that hinders the process of
communication at any of these levels is
a barrier to communication.
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4. Barriers to
Communication
Physical Barriers
Semantic/Language
Barriers
Cultural Barriers
Psychological/Attitude
Barriers

5. Physical Barriers
 Physical noise (outside disturbance)
 Time and distance
 Mechanical breakdowns

6. Semantic/Language
Barriers
 Homophones, Homographs, Homonyms
 Denotations and connotations
 Different languages
 No clarity in speech
 Jargon

7. Psychological/ Attitude
Barriers
 Attitude and opinions
 Emotions
 Inattentiveness
 Narrow-mindedness
 Distrust
 Poor retention skills

8. Cultural Barriers
 Values
 Traditions
 Gestures

9. Ways to overcome
communication barriers
• Understanding
other traditions
• Avoiding
stereotypes
• Calling
attention
• Identifying with
the listeners
• Simple
Language
• Symbols and
charts
• Appropriate
seating
• Environmental
comfort
Physical
Barriers
Semantic
Barriers
Cultural
Barriers
Psychological
Barriers