key terms
The person who initiates the communication to convey a message?
Sender
Misunderstandings due to different languages, dialects, or jargon.
Language barriers
Express your thoughts and feelings confidently and respectfully.
Assertiveness
Adjust your communication style based on the context and the needs of the other person.
Adaptability
Statement spread from one person to another without knowing if it is true or not.
Rumor
The person who interprets and responds to the message
Receiver
Strong emotions such as anger, fear, or anxiety that can distort communication.
Emotional Barriers
Show understanding and compassion for the feelings and perspectives of others.
Empathy
The use of body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and tone of voice to communicate without words.
Non-Verbal Communication
Talking about someone else's personal and private business.
Gossip
The content of the communication
Message
Environmental factors such as noise, distance, or distractions that hinder communication.
Physical Barriers
Pay close attention to what the other person is saying, and provide feedback to show understanding.
Active Listening
The use of spoken or written language to convey messages.
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, & posture.
Body language
The response from the receiver that indicates whether the message was understood.
Feedback
Variations in cultural norms, values, and communication styles that may lead to misunderstandings.
Cultural Barriers
Be clear and concise in your communication to avoid confusion.
Clear & Conciseness
the process of exchanging information, ideas, emotions, and messages between two or more people.
Communication
How many points is a touchdown?
6
The environment or situation in which communication occurs, including cultural, social, and relational factors.
Context
Different interpretations or perceptions of the same message based on individual experiences and biases.
Perceptual Barriers
Be mindful of your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice, as they convey important messages.
Non-Verbal Awareness
The medium through which the message is transmitted (e.g., face-to-face, phone, email).
Channel
Finish the lyric..."I never wanna hear you say......"