Negative feelings affect sending and receiving of info
Emotional barriers
Use of technical words inappropriate to context and receiver may cause misunderstanding
Use of jargon
Shyness may either cause one to express ideas inappropriately or may be misunderstood as arrogance
Lack of confidence
External factors affect clarity of message
Noisy environment
7C’s of effective communication
Completeness Conciseness Consideration Concreteness Courtesy Clearness Correctness