what are the semantic and linguistic barriers to communication? how can they be overcome? answer in around 300 words

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Effective communication is a necessary part of dealing with individuals under stress. An effective dialogue (communication) with an individual who may be showing signs of anxiety can possibly divert energy from an "acting out" scenario to a more rational one. Communication is defined as an exchange process whose purpose is to inform, persuade or entertain another. In order to make this definition complete, understanding must be included. No matter the circumstances that surround the communication process, the receiver and sender must have an understanding of what has been stated, written or implied. If this is not the case, communication is no more than a collection of words, spoken or written, gestures, or sounds.

he Semantic barrier in communication can be defined as the misunderstanding and interpretation of meaning which restrict effective communication. It can be in form of language, sign and symbol. The word semantic is credited to the Greek word “semantikos” which indicates “significant”. Semantics is a broad interdisciplinary study which deals with philosophical and logical understanding behind the language. The Semantic barrier can be caused in every type of communication.

There are two types of semantic barrier of communication:

• Denotative barriers which are based on and caused by the direct meaning of a word.
• Connotative barriers refer to the differences in the meaning of the defined word.

A language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to refer to linguistic barriers to communication, i.e. the difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups originally speaking different languages, or even dialects in some cases. The people who come to a new country at an adult age, when language learning is a cumbersome process, can have particular difficulty "overcoming the language barrier". Similar difficulties occur at multinational meetings, where interpreting services can be costly, hard to obtain, and prone to error.

HOW YO OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS?

• checking whether it is a good time and place to communicate with the person
• being clear and using language that the person understands
• communicating one thing at a time
• respecting a person’s desire to not communicate
• checking that the person has understood you correctly
• communicating in a location that is free of distractions
• acknowledging any emotional responses the person has to what you have said

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These is the very important question of Business Communication.

The Semantic barrier in communication can be defined as the misunderstanding and interpretation of meaning which restrict effective communication .

It can be in form of language , sign and symbol. The word semantic is credited to the Greek word “semantikos” which indicates “significant”.

To overcome sementic barriers following points should be taken care of

• Use familiar words during the communication
• Use short phrases
• Use positive connotations rather than negative
• Be concise and clear.

Whereas, A language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to refer to linguistic barriers to communication.

The difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups originally speaking different languages, or even dialects in some cases are linguistic barrier.

Linguistic Barriers occur due to cultural differences also so try to understand message clearly

To overcome linguistic barriers following points should be taken care of

• Speak slowly and clearly
• Present your ideas and opinions in short phrases
• Ask for clearity if you not understand any point.
• Be patience

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