ACTIVITY 3 Identify what barriers to communication is present in the given situation below.
Also, on the next column. Come up with possible solution/strategy to avoid communication
breakdown. An example is provided for you.
BARRIER
Linguistic Barrier
SITUATION
You are a Medical Doctor,
discussing scientific
phenomena to your
neighbor who doesn't
know a thing about the
topic
SOLUTION/STRATEGY
Jargon refers to the set of
specialized vocabulary in a
certain field. To avoid
communication
breakdown due to lack of
clarity, adjust your
language; use layman's
terms or simple words
You are asked to recite in
front of the class about
how your day or weekend
went, but you are hesitant
because you are shy and
afraid to speak in front.
You are having a bad day
and you feel frustrated,
and you can't seem to
focus on your
conversation with your
friend

patulong naman po :'(
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