Barriers in the Workplace

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You're presenting a speech to the class, but the classroom next door is so loud that your classmates can't hear you. What barrier is happening?

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Physical (noise, distance, technology problems)

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During a group project, one student constantly uses slang that others don't understand. What barrier is happening? Options: Physical (noise, distance, technology problems), Language (different languages, slang, jargon), Cultural (different backgrounds and words, beliefs, customs), Emotional (anger, stress, nervousness), Perceptual (different points of view, assumptions)

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Language (different languages, slang, jargon)

Front

Two teammates have completely different cultural traditions, and one accidentally makes a joke the other finds offensive. What barrier is happening?

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Cultural (different backgrounds and words, beliefs, customs)

Front

A classmate explains directions very quickly, but another student feels nervous and doesn't want to admit they didn't understand. What barrier is happening?

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Emotional

Front

Your team is working on a project, but one person dominates the conversation and ignores everyone else's ideas. What barrier is happening?

Back

Perceptual