Overview

Potential barriers to communication include cultural differences, word choice, voice modulation, language differences, and a lack of active listening. These factors can impede effective interaction and lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations. Communication can occur in various forms, including verbal face-to-face conversations, telephonic communications, written letters, and facsimiles. Each method has its own set of challenges and advantages, requiring different skills and approaches to ensure clarity and understanding.