Definition of Physiological Barriers Physiology is the state of human body and mind. Physiological barriers of communication occur due to the physical condition of sender or receiver which might even be physical disabilities. It includes sensory dysfunction and other physical dysfunctions. Effective communication requires proper functioning of the senses in both the sender and the … Read more

Physical barrier is the environmental and natural condition that act as a barrier in communication in sending message from sender to receiver. Organizational environment or interior workspace design problems, technological problems and noise are the parts of physical barriers. When messages are sent by the sender, physical barriers like doors, walls, distance, etc. do not … Read more

Non-verbal communication is communication that occurs without words which is continuous. It is body language and environmental context involved in any communication. It is not what is said with words but how it is said and expressed. There are many types of non-verbal communications like eye contact, hand movements, facial expressions, touch, gestures, etc. Non-verbal … Read more

“Few realize how loud their expressions really are. Be kind with what you wordlessly say.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year People express and interact with actions more than words. According to a research by Albert Mehrabian, words (what we say) constitutes of … Read more

In linear model, communication is considered one way process where sender is the only one who sends message and receiver doesn’t give feedback or response. The message signal is encoded and transmitted through channel in presence of noise. The sender is more prominent in linear model of communication. Linear model was founded by Shannon and … Read more

​Lasswell’s communication model was developed by communication theorist Harold D. Lasswell (1902-1978) in 1948. Lasswell’s model of communication (also known as action model or linear model or one way model of communication) is regarded as one the most influential communication models. Components of Lasswell’s Communication Model Lasswell’s communication model has 5 components which is used … Read more

Definition of Language Barriers Language is needed for any kind of communication, even people with speech impairments communicate with sign language and brail. Communication becomes difficult in situations where people don’t understand each others’ language. The inability to communicate using a language is known as language barrier to communication. Language barriers are the most common … Read more

Interpersonal communication is the process to express feelings, ideas, thoughts, information, and emotions. It usually takes place in the form of a message. This can be in the form of verbal (words) or non-verbal (how anything is said) communication. Unlike intrapersonal, group or mass, interpersonal communication takes place between two people only. Everybody communicates on … Read more

Interpersonal communication is the process of exchange of information, ideas, feelings and meaning between two or more people through verbal and/or non-verbal methods. It often includes face-to-face exchange of messages, which may take form of a certain tone of voice, facial expressions, body language and gestures. The level of one’s interpersonal communication skills is measured … Read more

Intercultural communication is an important factor in today’s globalized world. People travel and they need to communicate, in most cases, it’s out of one’s culture. Culture is combining with each other gradually. Sharing information with people belonging to different cultures is known as intercultural communication or cross-cultural communication. People who have to deal with other … Read more