barriers to communication

1. BARRIERS TO
COMMUNICATION

2. BARRIERS ?

4. Frequently observed barriers
 Physiological
 Psychological
 Cultural
 Language
 Organizational
 Physical

5. Physiological Barriers
 Physiological barriers may result from
the receiver’s physical state.
 For example, a receiver with reduced
hearing may not grasp to entirety of a
spoken conversation especially if
there is significant background noise.

8. Cultural Barriers
Each culture has its own rules about proper behaviour
which affect verbal and nonverbal communication.
Whether one looks the other person in the eye-or not;
whether one says what one means overtly or talks
around the issue; how close the people stand to each
other when they are talking--all of these and many more
are rules of politeness which differ from culture to culture.

9. Language or Semantic Barriers
Language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to
indicate the difficulties faced when people who have no
language in common attempt to communicate with each
other. It may also be used in other contexts.

10. Organizational Barriers

12. Physical Barriers

15. Being Specific
Ensure Proper Feedback

16. Be a good listener

18. Clarify ideas before communication
 The person sending the communication
should be very clear in his mind about what
he wants to say. He should know the objective
of his message and, therefore, he should
arrange his thoughts in a proper order.

19. Reduction and elimination of
noise levels
 Noise is the main communication barrier
which must be overcome on priority basis. It is
essential to identify the source of noise and
then eliminate that source.

20. Mutual Trust