1. COMMUNICATION
BARRIERS

2. Effective Communication
Takes place when:
 Speaker delivers
message clearly
 Listener understands the
message
However,
 Effective communication
does not take place
when there are
obstacles known as
COMMUNICATION
BARRIERS

3. Communication Barriers
 Physical Barriers
 Perceptual Barriers
 Emotional Barriers
 Cultural Barriers
 Language Barriers
 Gender Barriers
 Interpersonal Barriers
 Semantic Barriers

4. Physical Barriers
 Place
 Distance
 Noise and Lighting
 Appearance
 Disabilities
 Weather conditions

5. Perceptual Barriers
 Internal
 Mind
 Experiences
 Self-esteem

6. Emotional Barriers
 Anger
 Depression and Stress
 Anxiousness
 Pride
 Fear

7. Cultural Barriers
 Differences in:
 Spoken language
 Customs and traditions
 Behavior
 Hostile stereotypes

8. Language Barriers
 Differences in spoken language
 Language learners
 Dialects
 Dyslexia
 Language disabilities

9. Gender Barriers
 Being male or female
 Gender inequality
 Discrimination
 Gender stereotypes

10. Interpersonal Barriers
 6 levels:
Withdrawal
 Rituals
 Pastimes
 Working
 Games
 Closeness
 3 types:
 Emotional
 Desire to participate and explore
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11. Semantic Barriers
 Words with different meanings
 Denotations and connotations
 Bad expressions Mannerisms
 Faulty translation
 Unclarified assumption

12. Overcoming Barriers
 Speak clearly and not
too quickly
 Self confidence
 Conducive
environment
 Understanding
Response
 Use pictures
 Use technological aids

13. Listening to Understanding
Rules for Good Listening:
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Stop Talking
Put the person at ease
Show the person you want to listen
Remove distractions
Empathize

14. Listening to Understanding
Rules for Good Listening:
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Be Patient
Hold your temper
Go easy on argument and criticism
Ask questions

15. References
 http://opin.ca/article/seven-barriers-communication
 http://www.bms.co.in/semantic-barriers-to-communication/
 http://smallbusiness.chron.com/cultural-communication-barriers-
workplace-13888.html
 http://www.ehow.com/info_7957500_language-barriers.html
 http://www.livestrong.com/article/175905-emotional-barriers-toeffective-communication/
 http://www.myinterpersonal.com/communication-barriers.html

16. Members
 Andrade, Sophia Maye
 Baluyot, Anna Pamela
 Deuna, Ina Francesca
 Lustañas, Bridgette
 Perez, Nicole Anne
 Tacujan, Niña Salve
 2ELS