Effective Communication

Definition

This is the act of sharing a message or idea/ suggestion to one or more people.

Verbal - What is it;

Voice messages

Phone calls

Talking to someone

Specifying certain details to be accurate

When giving instructions or requesting something having effective communication means clarifying certain things and being specific

Speaking clearly to be effective

Tone of voice can communicate things also

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No Verbal Communication

Silence during verbal communication

Body Language

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Barriers To Communication

Language

Cultural

Emotional

Perceptiual

Physical barriers

When communicating verbally those listening/ speaking must be able to speak the languages what the people can understand

Gender

Certain factors or relatable things with men and women may not be understood by the other gender making it hard to communicate

when speaking or listening to someone you may presume that they don't speak the language that you do by the color of there skin or if they have a disability you may assume they cant understand you

Certain cultures can be a barrier. Praying and face veils can prevent certain communication from taking place

a physical barrier like a window or headphones could make it hard to understand the person asking the question. Handwriting of a person can also be a physical barrier

The emotions of a person can be a barrier. They may not want to communicate certain things based on how they feel such as being frustrated with something and not wanting to open up.

Interpersonal Barriers

if you are not clear in what you want as some words sound different or if your accent is strong the person your speaking/ listening to may not understand what you want

Written Communication

A shopping list

Notes or letters

THey must be written with good handwriting to be effective

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