(i) Badly Expressed Message: Because of the obscurity of language there is always a possibility of wrong
interpretation of the messages. This barrier is created because of the wrong choice of words, incivil words,
the wrong sequence of sentences and frequent repetitions.
(ii) Symbols or Words with Different Meanings: A symbol or a word can have different meanings. If the
receiver misunderstands the communication, it becomes meaningless. For example, the word ‘value’ can have
the following meanings:
(a) What is the value of computer education these days?
(b) What is the value of this mobile set?
(c) I value our friendship.
(iii) Faulty Translation: A manager receives much information from his superiors and subordinates and he
translates it for all the employees according to their level of understanding. Hence, the information has to be
moulded according to the understanding or environment of the receiver. If there is a little carelessness in this
process, the faulty translation can be a barrier in the communication.
