Common Problems
As simple as it may seem, this linear communication loop model highlights several problematic areas. A skilled communicator understands these potential problems and takes steps to avert them when possible.
Noise
Noise anywhere in the system can reduce the likelihood of transferring a message accurately. Noise is more than loud or distracting sounds that impair the ability to hear. It can be anything that hampers the ability to receive the message accurately, including the state of the receiver’s body or mind (the presence of tension, anxiety, or any intense emotion), elements that cloud the message (jargon, words with multiple meanings, assumptions, and biases), and attitudes of the receiver toward the message (perhaps the message ...
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