Monday, June 19, 2017

BARRIERS IN AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Part 1

   Noise is the technical term used to refer to all the possible barriers to effective communication. Noise can be physical, psychological, physiological, systematic, attitudinal or semantic.

1.LANGUAGE BARRIERS – different languages, listener’s limited vocabulary, different interpretation, clarity
2.PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS – stress, depression, suspicion, Paranoia, anger, emotional conflicts, biases
3.PHYSIOLOGICAL BARRIERS - distracting sound, reduced hearing, stomach ache, eye problems
4.PHYSICAL BARRIERS – geographic distance, visual conflict
5.SYSTEMATIC BARRIERS – structure, work, organization inappropriate info. system and communication channels
6.ATTITUDINAL BARRIERS – personality conflicts, poor management, resistance to change or lack of motivation
Verbal Communication - includes not only oral discussions, but also written messages and even mediated communication.
Verbal Communication Skills
1.Volume – loudness of voice.
2.Enunciation & pronunciation – proper pronunciation of the sounds on a word or the blending of sounds to produce a word.
3.Pitch – the frequency of the voice.
4.Stress – emphasis on a certain word.
5.Phrasing – how one group the words in a sentence.
6.Speed – how quickly you speak.
Nonverbal Communication - A process of generating meaning using behavior other than words. Hermosa

***Kinds of

Nonverbal Communication*

1. LANGUAGE OF KINESICS
a.Oculesicseye contact
b.Facial Expression
c.Gestures (hands, arms, shoulders, head)
d.Stop. Used to admonish or warn someone.
e.Thumbs up – acceptance, approval or encouragement

f.Thumbs down – bad or not accepted
g.You! Pointing at people is rude.
h.Looking at wrist – time to end communication
i.Shrug – lack of knowledge or concern
j.Posture – attitude and body carriage.
k.Arms crossing – self-confidence, defensiveness, arrogance
l.Shoulders forward – tired, bored, shyness or low of self-esteem

m. Standing erect – relaxed, full of energy, approachable, friendly and confident
2. LANGUAGE OF HAPTICS
Examples:
a. Handshakes
b. Holding hands
c. High five
d. Pat on the shoulder

3. LANGUAGE OF PROXEMICS-nearness
a. Physical arrangement
b. Distance

3. LANGUAGE OF PROXEMICS (continuation)
Four Distance Zones
1. Intimate Distance
§From actual touching to 18 inches
§Applies to the closest relationship (husband & wife)
2. Personal Distance
§From 18 inches to 4 feet
§Teacher to student

3. Social Distance
§From 4 to 12 feet
§Applies at work or social gatherings
4. Public Distance
§Outward from 12 feet
Lecturer and the audience

4. LANGUAGE OF CHRONEMICS
Duration – length of time devoted to an activity or learning task in the classroom
a.Activity – learning task facilitated in the classroom
b.Punctuality – the exact time agreed upon

5. LANGUAGE OF COLORS
a.Red – anger, hostility
b.Pink – love, beauty
c.Yellow – wisdom, joy, happiness
d.Violet – royalty
e.Black – death
f.Blue – peace, calm, sadness, truth
g.Gold – wealth
h.White – purity, cleanliness
i.Green - life



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