1. Look at the picture and describe the process of communication.

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2. Read the text and match the name of the barrier that can obstruct communication given on page 14 to its description.

Communication Barriers
1. : the terminology used in a message may act as a barrier if it is not fully understood by the receiver, e.g. specialist vocabulary or slang.
2. : the state of the receiver will affect how the message is interpreted: anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, personal worries, and stress can generate miscommunication.
3. : some people may find it difficult to express their emotions and speak about such topics as politics, religion, disabilities, or sexuality.
4. : any disturbance coming from an external source like, for example, a baby crying, or people talking around you.
5. : certain disorders or diseases or other limitations like stuttering or dyslexia can also prevent effective communication.
6. : when people lack the common background or knowledge to share ideas effectively, for instance when words can have different meanings or body gestures are misinterpreted.
7. : dress, religion, food, drinks, and general behaviour can change drastically from one culture to another and may act as barriers.
8. : when something you see distracts you from fully understanding a message, e.g. when you see a billboard or an ad that draws your attention while communicating with somebody else.

3. A Failure to Communicate posted by Tyler Legrand. Watch this video and identify the communicative barriers there are for an effective communication.
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