Barriers Of Effective Communication

Effective communication is key, as it’s crucial to not wasting one’s time, money, creating misunderstandings, confusions and obstacles with others. Therefore it’s vital to understand the barriers of communication, as there is effective communication and ineffective communication. As there are different aspects to communication, there are different categories of barriers, such as language barriers, psychological barriers, attitudinal barriers, systematic barriers, etc. (SkillsYouNeed, n.d.) For the language barriers, there are six major barriers; cliché, jargon, slang, sexist and racist language, euphemisms, and double speak. (Business Communication for Success, n.d.)
Cliché is a saying, phrase, or idea that has been so overused that it has

However, I do recall a few times where I have used certain words/phrases to express satisfaction, dissatisfaction, in agreement, etc. And a coworker did not understand as they come from another country, or they misunderstood. There is also the fact that I live in Norway, and as an American, I use unfamiliar English slang than Norwegians or Scandinavians may be familiar with. Even in casual settings, I try not to use unfamiliar American English slang that people here may not be recognize or understand, so that there is no misinterpretation or miscommunication.
Sexist and racist language are discriminatory and prejudicial, and should not be used, especially in the work place. As it can violate company policies, and antidiscrimination laws. (Business Communication for Success, n.d.) Sexist language in particular is language that excludes or discriminates either sex of women or men. Racist language is using language that shows racism, and is discriminating, and prejudicing against certain

Example words of doublespeak are “downsizing”, “servicing the target”, or “collateral damage”. A quote by William Lutz provides a great explanation of the usage of doublespeak, "Doublespeak is language which pretends to communicate but doesn't. It is language which makes the bad seem good, the negative seem positive, the unpleasant seem unattractive, or at least tolerable. It is language which avoids, shifts or denies responsibility; language which is at variance with its real or purported meaning. It is language which conceals or prevents thought.” (William Lutz, 1993)
Personal example of doublespeak is when at my retail occupation; an employee, or including myself, have used doublespeak or euphemisms to sell. Especially when we were trying to sell the more expensive items that did not sell well. The negative outcome of doing so was that a client or customer were not happy after purchasing, and came to return the items. Therefore creating mistrust between customers and our