Barriers To Effective Communication

Introduction

The following is an essay to address the barriers to effective communication which normally happens in our daily lives .This essay hopes to address, explain and propose solutions to the barriers of effective communication. Before addressing such barriers, it is of great importance to have a proper meaning and understanding of the words communication and barriers.

In terms of communication, a barrier is defined as the impediment which causes a breakdown in the continuous loop of communication. On the other hand communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information by means of speaking, writing and using other forms of mediums. Previous studies have shown that vocal tone accounts for fifty-five percent, body

(ii)What is the value of this bag? (iii)Do you value your friendship with Angel?

From these sentences, the word value has a different meaning in each sentence, and if not well explained, this can cause a confusion to the receiver then the conversation would become meaningless.

Perceptual barriers

Using common sense, it is known that people do not have the same perception when it comes to certain issues. Even if such individuals are from the same family or cultural ethnic group, they will always have different views. This leads to them having different knowledge, beliefs and opinions on issues. Such views are usually dependant on the individuals age, gender and level of education.

Emotional barriers

During a conversation, individuals should avoid showing their emotion. Such care of emotions must be taken care of when dealing with sensitive issues. This is because showing emotions will cause the message to be misinterpreted as the audience or receivers will focus on the emotions of the sender. This will cause the main objective of the message to be lost. This will then lead to wrong conclusions or assumptions being taken by receiver.

Physical

It is mainly based on why women are stopped from communicating freely and having them not treated as men.

Solutions to overcome communication barriers

Language

• Make use of clear and understandable words, this means using simple words that do not have ambiguity in them.

• The use of local language should be supported as to avoid unfamiliar accents, this will make communication easier.

• Sender must also be aware of the tone of the message, this is for making sure that the feelings of the receivers are not hurt. Also the content of the message must be short as possible.

• Message must also have a good consistency, this means that the conversation must not contradict the sender as to also to do not contradict the receivers of it. Message should be sent according to its objectives.

• When a message is sent, the receiver’s environment or level must be taken into account.

Physiological

• We need to make an effort to accommodate the disabled individuals.

• Reduce the noise levels, this means to identify the source of the noise and eliminating