This document discusses barriers to communication. It defines communication as the transfer of information from a sender to a receiver, with the receiver understanding the message. Barriers to communication are anything that disrupts this process. The document then outlines seven types of barriers: physical, language, cross-cultural, socio-psychological, organizational, emotional disconnects, and gender. For each barrier, it provides a brief definition. The conclusion offers tips for effective communication such as reading, listening, obtaining feedback, and using proper body language.