Question

Communication is often hindered by a host of factors. Discuss any five factors and recommendations to address those challenges

Answer 1

Communication is very essential to all the beings and processes in the world. We cannot even imagine about a world without communication. At its simplest, communication is the exchange of ideas, thoughts, attittudes or any of such kind between people or things which is able to communicate. There are many ways by which we can communicate, they are as follows

• Verbal communication
• Nonverbal communication
• Written communication
• Visual communication

There are several reasons to noneffective communication.This can be an error either from sender or receiver or message or combination of these factors or even other external factors related to communication. These are called barriers or hindrence to communication.

Some common hindrences and the way to address are described below

1. Use of jargons: Jargons are technical or scientific words used in a communication. These terms must be avoided inorder to make a communication effective. Simple use of language will lead to smooth communication.
2. Lack of interest and attention: This is a serious issue related with receiver in a communication. The communication would be utter failure if this happens, so the receiver has to develop effective listening skills.
3. Cultural differences: people are unique because they come from different part of the world and cultures. So a wide understanding of cultural differences is a key point for an effective communication.
4. Prejudice: steriotypes and prejudices about people or culture must be avoided inorder to facilitate a good communication. Being open minded is the only way to tackle the issue
5. Language proficiency: Language is very important in a communication, but a good use of nonverbal communication,k over the concept and self confidence can overcome your deficiency in language.