Question

What are the barriers to effective communication ?
1. Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation
2. Dialogue, summary and self review
3. Use of simple words, cool reaction and defensive attitude
4. Personal statements, eye contact and simple narration

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation

The correct answer is Moralising, being judgemental, and comments of consolation.

• Anything that hampers the communication between the sender and receiver acts as a barrier to communication.
• It is an obstacle that limits or reduces the ease of communication.
• There are many barriers to effective communication:
  • ​Socio-Psychological Barrier
  • Physical Barrier
  • Organizational Barrier
  • Language and Semantic Barrier

• Moralizing:
  • ​It means that telling other people what is right or wrong for them.
  • But, it acts as a hindrance because it demotivates the person.
  • Example: "If I were you, I would have never done that". 
• Being Judgemental:
  • It means forming opinions about someone very quickly.
  • It affects the person's self-esteem.
• Comments of Consolation:
  • It means giving or showing comfort to someone.
  • It affects the person's mental state.

Barriers to Effective Communication

S.No.	Barriers to Effective Communication	Barriers
1	Socio-Psychological	Status Barrier Inference Different perception of Reality Abstracting Closed Mindedness Halo effect
2	Physical	Noise Time  Distance Age Sex
3	Organizational	Hierarchial Specialization of workforce Wrong choice of medium Communication load
4	Language and Semantic Barrier	Poor Vocabulary Poor knowhow of Grammar and Punctuation Lack of Common Language