BARRIERS & STRATEGIES of Effective Communication

When we communicate things we care about, we do so mainly using nonverbal signals.

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Nonverbal communication, or body language, includes facial expression, body movement and gestures, eye contact, posture, the tone of your voice, even the muscle tension or breathing.

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Effective communication is less about listening and more about talking.

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Physical barriers may result from the receiver’s physical state.

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Anger is an example of a physiological barrier to communication.

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Having lack of enthusiasm to listen is an example of a language barrier.

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To become an engaged listener is one of the strategies in communication.

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Stress is one of the strategies in communication.

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In effective communication you should pay attention to what the speaker is saying.

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Verbal communication uses sounds and symbols.

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