Communication barriers and solutions communication in everyday life

1. SEC Presentation Name; Anubhav Gautam
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Submitted to; Prof.
Topic; Barriers to effective communication
and its solutions

2. Communication is the smooth transmission of information, ideas,
emotions, and—most importantly—meaning from one person to
another. Effective communication occurs when the message
encoded by the sender is accurately grasped and interpreted by
the receiver, resulting in an appropriate and relevant response.
However, this ideal process can often be disrupted. These
disruptions—termed barriers to communication—can make even
simple exchanges confusing, distorted, or meaningless. These
barriers may arise from environmental factors, technological
glitches, or more complex human and cultural dynamics. To ensure
effectiveness, communicators must be aware not only of what
they are saying but also of how various factors might block the
intended message.
Understanding Communication
and Effective Communication

3. What are Cultural Barriers to
Communication?
Among the most complex and subtle barriers are those rooted in culture.
Culture shapes our beliefs, values, language, behavior, and expectations.
When two individuals from different cultural backgrounds attempt to
communicate, their underlying assumptions and interpretations may not align.
For example, differences in non-verbal cues, tone, or hierarchy can create
confusion or even offense. A gesture that is respectful in one culture might
be inappropriate in another. Language itself can become a barrier—not just
in terms of different languages, but also in the use of idioms, metaphors, or
culturally specific references that the other person may not understand. These
cultural mismatches are not simply errors; they reflect deeper social and
historical contexts that influence how people express and interpret meaning.

4. How Culture Interferes With Communication?
Cultural barriers affect communication at both the interpersonal
and institutional levels. On a daily level, misunderstandings can
occur when cultural codes around politeness, directness, or silence
differ. For instance, in some cultures, indirect communication is
valued as a sign of respect, while in others, directness is seen as
honesty. Such mismatches can lead to people talking past each
other rather than with each other. At the institutional level,
dominant cultural norms can marginalize other voices—particularly
in multilingual, multi-ethnic societies like India. Cultural bias or lack
of cultural awareness can lead to decisions and policies that
exclude rather than include, further entrenching communication
gaps.

5. How Culture Interferes With Communication?
Cultural barriers affect communication at both the interpersonal
and institutional levels. On a daily level, misunderstandings can
occur when cultural codes around politeness, directness, or silence
differ. For instance, in some cultures, indirect communication is
valued as a sign of respect, while in others, directness is seen as
honesty. Such mismatches can lead to people talking past each
other rather than with each other. At the institutional level,
dominant cultural norms can marginalize other voices—particularly
in multilingual, multi-ethnic societies like India. Cultural bias or lack
of cultural awareness can lead to decisions and policies that
exclude rather than include, further entrenching communication
gaps.

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