Know How To Overcome Barriers To Communication

 Know how to overcome barriers to communication


Introduction

Anything that makes a message ambiguous or prevents its smooth transmission is called a communication barrier.



Types of communication barriers

1. Intra-personal communication barrier: several factors within ourselves such as having wrong assumptions and preconceived notions; having different perception and viewpoints; having differing educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds; drawing wrong inferences; having a rigid attitude, and biased thinking that obstruct communication process.  


2. Interpersonal communication barriers: factors that hinder communication between two or more people such as the use of incompatible language, limited vocabulary, excessive use of technical words, etc.


3. Environmental-based or physical communication barriers: factors such as time, place, space, climate, and noise.


Causes of communication barriers

1. Use of complicated jargon

2. Lack of trust

3. Emotional barriers and taboos

4. Differences in perception and viewpoint

5. Physical disabilities

6. Language differences

7. Prejudices and stereotyping

8. Cultural differences


Overcoming Barriers to Communication

  1. Clarify the ideas before communication
  2. Have clarity in your thoughts
  3. Communicate according to the need of the receiver
  4. Consult others before communicating
  5. Being aware of the language and content of the message
  6. Ensure proper feedback
  7. Communicate for the present as well as future
  8. Follow-up communication

      9. Be a good listener

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