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Barriers To Communication

Barriers to communication

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BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION

→When the message of the sender does not go across to the receiver or goes across only
partially, we say that there is a communication gap.

→When one considers large business and industrial houses, government departments and
public transport, organizations like the railways and the airways, it is difficult to believe that they
all suffer from poor communication.

→Any difficulty or problem of communication is known as 'Barriers to Communication"

TYPES OF BARRIERS

1. Physical Barriers and Mechanical Barriers


→ Barriers that exist in the environment are called physical barriers to Communication.
They are also known as external or environmental barriers There are 3 types of physical
barriers-: Noise, Time & Defect in instruments of communication.

● Noise: Noise or Disturbance act as a barrier to communication. Many times, we


all have experienced this kind of noise barrier when we carry on with
conversation in a normal tone or voice. In the business world, noise usually
comes from working machines, clattering typewriters, etc. In radio
communication, we come across. static or atmospheric disturbance.

● Time: It acts as a barrier when the two communicators cannot adjust their time of
communication. Distance too is a barrier as , when oral communication of the
face-to-face type has to be carried on between two people seated far away from
each other. Though modern technology has greatly overcome the physical barrier
of Time & Distance, the problem still remains in the underdeveloped countries
and remote areas.

● Defect in Instrument of Communication: When the instrument of communication


has a defect in them, the communication process becomes difficult or impossible.
Defective Computers, telephones,transmitters, failure of electric power are some
examples of faulty instruments.

2. Psychological Barriers: Mind helping understanding the things better. Communications


are elected in the mind and in this sense all the communications are psychological in
nature. Psychological Barriers can affect on the spot communication in business
● Self-centered Attitude
● Close-Minded
● Distortion and filtering

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● Emotional Barrier
● Resistance to Change

3. Semantic or Language Barrier: Language is one of the safest ways of communication. It


becomes problematic as language uses words which carry different meanings to
different persons.

Mismatch between the way in which we say and we express can again create a
language barrier. Speaking different languages which may not be known to the receiver,
can again create such problems.

American English is different from British English, which is different in pronunciation. It


can create problems for the receiver.

Wrong use of vocabulary, spellings, homophones,homonyms, homographs again can


create problems.

Speaking at the wrong time, interruption in between speaking may also cause a
language barrier.

People react to what is said and do not see where it has actually happened or taken
place. Gossip is one such example when people get information often wrong and
colored.

4. Socio-Cultural Barrier: Culture refers to a shared set of values and practices by a group
of individuals in a society. It is a behavioral characteristic typical of a group of people as
each culture is different from another. Eating habits, clothing, festivals & languages are
all determined by geographical conditions of the region.
● Language
● Values
● Social Relationships
● Concept of Time
● Thought process & Perception
● Non-Verbal Behavior
● Paralanguage

WAYS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF COMMUNICATION

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1. Physical and Mechanical Barriers: In this type, the instrument or the medium or the
channels selected to communication should be properly used. Instruments should be
maintained properly so that there is no problem. While communicating, communication
should be done in such places where there is no chance of any kind of noise
disturbance.

2. Semantic Barriers: Language barriers can be overcome by using language consciously.


Words should be clear, sentences should be short and simple, with no complex
meaning. Audio visual aid can be used for this. Take feedback to know whether the
message is interpreted correctly. Language transmitters or translators can also be used
to overcome the semantic or language barrier.

3. Psychological Barriers: Personal barriers can be overcome by making a conscious effort


for it. People in higher positions should make consistent efforts in improving
communication skills. They should also work on overcoming ego barriers. High control
over a person's emotions can also help in overcoming such barriers.

4. Socio-Cultural Barriers: Everyone belongs to a different cultural background. One has to


first understand before assuming the similarities. Try to focus on the description value
rather than evaluation or interpretation. Try to understand others' concepts, ideology,
etiquette, etc.

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