Miscommunication Examples

Sarah asked for a pen, but John gave her a pin instead.

• misunderstanding

• language barrier

• confusion

• noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Maria speaks Spanish, but her colleague only understands English.

• misunderstanding

• language barrier

• confusion

• noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Alex thought the meeting was at 3 PM, but it actually started at 2 PM.

• misunderstanding

• language barrier

• confusion

• noise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During the call, construction noises made it hard for Julia to hear her colleague clearly.

• misunderstanding

• language barrier

• confusion

• noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

In some cultures, nodding means agreement, but in others, it means understanding.

• cultural difference

• ambiguity

• nonverbal cues

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The sign said "Park here," but it wasn't clear if it was for visitors or employees.

• cultural difference

• ambiguity

• nonverbal cues

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Sarah's friend smiled when she mentioned the party, showing she was excited.

• cultural difference

• ambiguity

• nonverbal cues

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Mark said, "I'm fine," his tired tone suggested he wasn't really fine.

• cultural difference

• ambiguity

• nonverbal cues

• tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3