Barrier in Communication (Part-1)

Barrier may be defined as anything that stop communication of one person to another person is called barrier. barrier makes message difficult to reach to the some people or make is wrong. there are lots of reason why barrier may be occurs.by understanding you can try to have better communication with people and stop message not being sent. there are lots of type in  barrier you could find but i will be explaining only basic five types here.

Types of Barrier in Communication :

  1. Language Barriers

  2. Psychological Barriers

  3. Cross-Cultural Barrier

  4. Attitudinal Barriers

  5. Physical Barriers


1. Language Barrier 

This barrier also known as linguistic barrier, I think this main barrier in every block of communication. when sender send message different that language known to receiver is known as language barrier. receiver not understand message clearly. there are lots of jargon and abbreviation which may not understand by people not familiar with that stuff. e.g person working in field on finance will never understand what TCP/IP or How RAM OR Mouse works.

2. Psychological Barriers

In psychological barrier, people psychology create lots of problem. people might be afraid to start something. e.g. while talking with someone they might think he is superior than us in topic and they stop talking or not even start to talk that is called as Psychological barrier. it includes inner stress, exasperation and anger directs person to this condition. sometimes it is self-esteem which makes this barrier occur in communication.