Study the picture above and discuss what is happening.
Share experiences of breakdown in communication and what effect this had on the people involved.
Recall a time when you misinterpreted a message and what was the consequence of this. Please share your experience.
Discuss how communication can destroy or enhance relationships?
What causes distortion of messages?
Why do messages get distorted?
In what ways can we reduce the incidences of messages getting distorted?
234 Answers
Communication breakdown due to;
Lack of communication at all(silence)
Language barrier
Poor communication skills
How to avoid this:
Speaking out your mind
Be more assertive and clear
Breakdown of communication comes as a result of noise, poor listening hearing impairment, talking in low tones, whispering, incorrect pronunciation.
Causes of communication breakdown
Distance of the sender and recipient in verbal communication, excitement when relaying the message,mental disturbance.
Reducing communication breakdown.
Be close to the recipient of the message, be calm while relaying the message, move away from noise, use hearing aid for hearing impaired people
The medium of communication can cause distortion of the message hence can break relationships
Breakdown of communication comes as a result of noise, poor listening hearing impairment, talking in low tones, whispering, incorrect pronunciation.
Causes of communication breakdown
Distance of the sender and recipient in verbal communication, excitement when relaying the message,mental disturbance.
Reducing communication breakdown.
Be close to the recipient of the message, be calm while relaying the message, move away from noise, use hearing aid for the hearing impaired.
Communication breakdown can destroy relationships by creating mistrust, conflict, breakdown of relationships.
Communication can enhance relationships and makes it stronger, build trust, honest and respect.
causes of message distortion: noise, pre-judgment, negative attitude ,lack of clarity
effects of communication breakdown: mistrust, conflicts, breakdown of relationships
to reduce message distortion: communicate clearly, improve listening skills
causes of message distortion: noise, pre-judgment, negative attitude ,lack of clarity
effects of communication breakdown: mistrust, conflicts, breakdown of relationships
to reduce message distortion: communicate clearly, improve listening skills
Causes
Hearing impairment
Noise making
Poor listening skills.
Solutions
Use videos for the case of hearing impairment
Ensure minimal noise
Try to seek attention by use of mimicry, and use captivating words/dramatization
Distortion- poor listening skills, misinformation, lack of clarity, mode of communication, external interference
How to reduce- use correct mode, concentrate, asking for clarification
There is communication, passing of information from one person to the next.the message gets distorted on the way and the last person gets the wrong information.
Poor listening skills can lead to distortion of information.This can lead to misunderstanding,and doing a wrong thing that is not what was expected.
Communication breakdown can come as a result of poor listening and judgement skills.
A learner reported a message to me concerning the reason why he missed the lessons that day. I called the parent, and what I told the parent only stirred more misunderstanding between us.
Misinterpretation of messages can drastically affect relationships, in the sense that it leads to misunderstanding between the people who were once having a cordial relationship.
Messages can be caused by poor listening skills, poor communication and personal issues.
We can reduce distortion of messages by listening carefully and reporting exactly what we have heard.
Messages get distorted due to:
Poor listening skills.
Language barrier, poor communication skills,hearing impairment noise and people talking in low tones.
These incidences can be reduced by:
Avoiding noise, listening carefully and using videos and sign language where need be.
Communication breakdown
Wrong timing
Negative attitude towards each other
Using wrong language
How to improve communication
Choose time when the receiver is in good moods
Use appropriate language that can be understood by both the sender and the receiver.
Poor listening skills
Members ended up with wrong , meaningless information
How communication can destroy or enhance relationship
Misinterpretation
When it's clear and well understood
Experience of communication breakdown: I passed a general comment on an issue presented on a lunchtime bulletin. It was taken personally by some colleagues whom I had no idea were going through similar issues.
Impact of communication breakdown: Effective communication ensures clarity of information thus correct interpretation and vice versa. Relationships are enhanced by good communication.
Causes of breakdown: pre-judgement, lack of concentration at reception and prejudices
Resolution: pay more attention, avoid pre-judgement and prejudices
I told a girl in class who had started misbehaving that
"Siku hizi umemea pembe"
The girl went home and told the mother that I told her ati ako na pepo. The mother wrote a very nasty letter to me.
This means that she did not listen well
The attitude towards a person can also make one hear the wrong thing
Messages get distorted because people don't take time to listen
In order to reduce distortion people need to listen well and also pass correct information to others
Causes
Poor listening skills
Getting message from a third party (hear says)
Poor pronunciation
Failure to verify
Noise
Remedy
Get information from the source
Verify before you share
Listen carefully
Causes
Noise
Poor voice projection
Poor listening skills
Ways to reduce
Being audible.
Avoid noisy places
What causes message distortion.is poor listening, noise, misinterpretation, hearing impairment.
Effects, can cause conflicts, hatrate, fights, unproductivity.
Distortion is caused by;
Hearing impairment
Noise
Poor medium used
Lack of feedback
Poor listening
Language barrier
Control by;
Use of correct medium
Have feedback
Common language
Silence
Poor listening skills, interference due to language barrier, hearing impaired.It resulted into fighting, quarrels
Causes
Poor listening skills
Getting message from a third party (hear says)
Poor pronunciation
Failure to verify
Noise
Remedy
Get information from the source
Verify before you share
Listen carefully
Breakdowns in communication leads to misinformation
Good communication enhances a healthy relationship
Breakdowns in communication creates poor relationship
Distortion of messages is caused by unclear information poor pronunciations poor listening skills
Poor listening skills.
Members ended up with wrong meaningless information.
How communication can destroy or enhance relationship.
Misinterpretation
When its clear and we'll understood.
Cause- poor listening skills,noise and even language barrier. How to prevent it- speak clearly and audible enough. Effects- May lead to conflicts , misunderstanding ,and hatred among individuals.
Poor communication, stammering, noise.made me to give the wrong response making the speaker to be annoyed..how to prevent message distortion..ensure you communicate fluently,avoide a noisy environment
Noise
Poor listening skills
Poor channels of communication
Misinterpretation
Iow tones
Language barrier
Lack of concentration
Improvement by
Use proper channels,be loud enough, listen carefully,
Misinterpretation of information maybe caused by lack of listening skills. Lack of concentration or the person talking is not audible enough .
Communication can be distorted when the channel is too Long many people hear and pass different messages,we shorten the channel and we curb communication breakdown
Breaking down in communication leads to misunderstanding among members.
The following distorts communication.
Noise pollution
Language barrier
Inability to hear clearly due to distorted ear drum
The message being passed by the leader is 'empower.' However, as the message is being passed from one person to another, the intended meaning changes. The last person gets a wrong message.
Communication in relationships is important because;
- It builds companionship
- It enhances understanding btw people
- It strenghens respect among people
- Helps avoid misunderstanding
- Builds trust
Lack of communication in a relationship has detrimental effects. Some of them include;
Hinders growth of relationship
Leads to increase in conflict and arguments.
Causes misunderstanding among people.
In marriage, one of the partners may feel lonely.
Causes of distortion of information.
Lack of information
Lack of or poor listening skills
Deliberate distortion of information to mislead others
Hearing impairment
Communication can enhance or destroy the relationship especially when the information is distorted.
The message is usually distorted to suit the needs of the messenger, I he/she interested to enhance or destroy the relationship.
Proper communication can enhance a relationship because a person will be well understood.
Distortion of message can be brought by:
Lack of attention
Language barrier
Moods
Noise
Attitude
Poor communication skills
Poor listening skills, speaker's inaudibility noise, mispronunciation.
Communication can be enhanced by concentration and clarity in speech.
-The message has been distorted as it was being passed on from person to person.
- Breakdown in communication can happen between spouses,colleagues,friends,teachers and students,employers and employees.
- Breakdown in communication can lead to strained relationships,terminated relationships,feelings of anger,resentment,rebellion,lack of cooperation,frustration
-I once misinterpreted an exam question in campus and almost failed the exam.The D grade will forever remain on my transcript.
-Communication can destroy relationships if it is misinterpreted leading to negative feelings and thoughts.
- Communication can enhance relationships as it minimizes conflicts and misunderstandings.
- Distortion of messages can be caused by language barriers,mother tongue interfearance, destraction or poor listening skills,jumping to conclusions,rumours,gossip etc
-Instances of message distortion can be reduced by getting information from reliable sources,communicating in a language well understood by both parties,keenly listening/reading, seeking clarification,communicating audibly ,avoiding background noises,avoid assumptions.
Effect of breakdown of communication on people involved is that the Information changes meaning and causes misunderstanding and misjudgements
Consequences of misinterprerating message is that people make unfit decisions to soothe the message.
Proper communication establishes good relationship with members concerned because there is mutual understanding.
Poor communication leads to conflict and breakup of relationships among members.
Some causes of distortion of message include:
Hearing imparment
Lack of concentration
Language barrier
Lack of clarification of ideas
Why is message distorted?
Environment where message is delivered
Age of the listeners
Language used
Resolutions
Use of hearing aids
Concentration from members is required
Silence during message delivery
Clarification of ideas
Distortion of message is caused by,
Lack of concentration, noise, using the wrong media, language barrier, emotional state of the message receiver, attitude of the messenger and the receiver.
Ways of reducing message distortion,
Being audible, using the right media, being sensitive to each other, having good listening skills.
There should be good communication for any relationship to prosper.
Causes
Poor listening skills
Getting message from a third party (hear says)
Poor pronunciation
Failure to verify
Remedy
Get information from the source
Verify before you share
Listen carefully
Noise
Poor listening Skills
Language Barrier
Negative Attitude
How to Reduce distortion
Being audible , being clear in communication, using correct language
Noise
Poor listening Skills
Language Barrier
Negative Attitude
How to Reduce distortion
Being audible , being clear in communication, using correct language
Distortion of msgs can be caused by:
Hearing impairment
Talking in low tones
Noise
Language barrier
How to manage this:
Use videos and signs for the hearing impaired
Raise your tone
Avoid noise when communicating
Reasons for distortion of a message.
Poor listening skills.
Unclear message
Noise
Negative attitude
Wrong responses from communication breakdown
Causes
Poor listening skills
Noise
Language barrier
Some people distort the message for person gain.
When information passes through a long chain. when distorted it may cause misunderstanding, confusion, and conflicts.
distortion causes sharing of wrong or meaningless information. distortion is caused by barriers such as noise, fear, etc.
to avoid distortion you should limit distractions, talk clearly and pay attention
Wrong information result to negative attitude towards each other
We should always pass the correct information
When receiving information, we should always b attentive and seek the very correct phrase, so as to pass yhe same correct information
When the message from the office was deliberately distorted and this created anger and anxiety.
Pain and humiliation but at times it can be humorous.
Hearing impairment
Noise.
Pre judgement.
Have good communication skills.
Stop any distraction during listening
Happening. The people are not getting the message being communicated. The effect is that people did not get the information intended. Misinterpreted information led to people doing the opposite of the expected. Causes of distortion of messages. Impatience, poor listening skills.why messages get distorted. Unclear information lack of confidence low tones noisy environment hearing problem . Remedy. Talk loudly use loudspeakers be charismatic have interpreters
Communication breakdown
They are using sign language. They are not understanding one another.
How communication can destroy or enhance relationships.
Language barrier
Hearing impairment
Being judgemental
What causes distortion of messages
Misunderstanding
Misinterpretation of messages
Poor concentration
Flattery
Why messages get distorted
Lack of self confidence
Stress
Unclear information
Ways of reducing incidence of messages getting distorted
Attentive listening
use of hearing aids
Clear information
Poor communication changes the meaning causing misunderstanding but well communicated information builds respect and trust in relationships.
Causes of distortion -poor pronunciation, unclear information, poor listening skills, noise, poor mode of communication, age, language barrier.
Reasons for distortion -not well understood from the source, people may want to cause confusion and conflicts or due misinterpretation of information.
Ways to reduce -seeking clarity from the source and listening attentively, giving clear information.
Poor communication changes the meaning causing misunderstanding but well communicated information builds respect and trust in relationships.
Causes of distortion _poor pronunciation, unclear information, poor listening skills,noise, poor mode of communication, age, language barrier.
Reasons for distortion _not well understood from the source, people may want to cause confusion and conflicts or due misinterpretation of information.
Ways to reduce _seeking clarity from the source and listening attentively, giving clear information.
poor listening skills
poor concentration
poor means of communication
being in hurry
poor interpersonal relatioship
low pitch
poor earing impairment
Why breakdown in communication
-Poor listening
-Poor timing
-Poorly encoded messages
-Noise
Communication enhances relationships when it is clear and well understood but destroys relationships when misinterpreted.
What causes distortion of messages
-Distance
-Direction
-Shape
-Area
Why messages get distorted
Messages get distorted due to misinterpretation
How to reduce distortion
-pay attention
-Give clear messages
-Be audible
Poor communication skills
Members ended up with wrong , meaningless information
How communication can destroy or enhance relationship
Misinterpretation
When it's clear and well understood
Someone can give a wrong message leading to enemity
Causes
Noise
Unclear/ambigous message
Hearing problems
Poor memory
Drugs
How to reduce distortion
Paying attention
Giving clear messages
Being audible enough
Poor communication skills_they may be having hearing impairment or some noices is destructing their attention
Message distortion can be caused by:
*poor listening skills
*noise
*poor communication.
*Wrong relay of information.
Several occasions Communication lines are not clear..leads to mistrust, bitterness, disrespect and the tasks ahead are not executed as per expectation
Message distortion is caused by heuristic biases,
Inactive listening, lack of interest, giving conclusions before due to previous information, Mental blocks
Poor communication can change meaningful messages to meaningless ones hence destroying relations
What causes distortion
Poor listening
Noise
Lack of concetration
Multitasking
How to prevent it.
Improve on listening skills.
Seek clarity of messages
Do one thing at atime.
Causes of distortion of messages are:
Language barrier
Noise
Bas weather
Hearing impairment
Negative attitude
Messages get distorted because of:
Using wrong channel
Misinterpretation
We can refuce incidences of distorting Messages by:
Communicating directly to the reciever
Having positive attitude
Avoiding noisu environment
Use of correct language
Good communication builds relationships while lack of proper communication break relationships
Causes of message distortion
.language barriers
Age bracket
Poor listening skills
Poor pronunciation
Negative attitudes
Premature judgement
How to avoid messages being distorted
Using the right channel
Listening attentively
Clarity in communication
Avoiding noisy environments
Avoiding premature judgement
Method of communication,
Listening problems
Luck of confidence when communicating
Language problems.
Mother tongue interference
Communication breakdown
How to overcome this
Good communication skills
Ask for clarification
Breakdown in communication lead to wrong feedback
How communication can destroy relationships
It destroys relationships when their is misinterpretation
How communication can enhance relationships
When it is correctly interpreted
What causes distortion of messages
1. Poor listening skills
2. Poor weather condition
3. Language Barrier
4. Negative attitude
5. Noisy environment
6. Premature judgement
Why do messages get distorted
1. Using wrong channel
2. Misunderstanding
How to reduce incidences of messages getting distorted
1. Using the right channel of communication
2. Avoiding noisy environment
3. Avoiding negative attitude
4. Avoiding premature judgement
There is miscommunication between people due to poor perception, and poor listening skills.
What causes
hearing impairment,lack of concentration.
The information I once reported, I read online that the former president mwai kibaki was dead. Only to find out that it was fake news
How the distortion of information occurs
When one doesn't seek for correct information from the source.
When one is not concetrating.
If one has wrong perception.
If the sender is not fluent
There is miscommunication between people due to poor perception, and poor listening skills.
What causes
hearing impairment,lack of concentration.
The information I once reported, I read online that the former president mwai kibaki was dead. Only to find out that it was fake news
How the distortion of information occurs
When one doesn't seek for correct information from the source.
When one is not concetrating.
If one has wrong perception.
If the sender is not fluent
Hearing implement
Poor listening skills
Ways to reduce thses incident
Be audible
Avoid noise
Poor listening skills and misunderstanding.
It leads to misunderstanding.
It can be solved by listening keenly and seeking clarification.
Someone brought unga that was meant for porridge but we heard that it was for cooking ugali. My mother poured it into the hot water without checking and that was the first time we ate brown ugali.
A small misunderstanding can cause a long time friendship to end. Good communication can make a weak relationship stronger or mend a relationship that was almost breaking.
Messages get distorted when we do not listen and understand the other party. Or when you forget and end up making an incorrect assumption.
There is miscommunication btn people due to poor pronounsation and poor listening skills.
What causes, hearing imperement,lack of concentration, doughtful about the info
The information I once reported was about funeral that was not even existing
How the distortion of information occurs
When one does seek for correct information from the source.
When one is not consetrating
Breakdown in communication can cause disagreement.
What distorts communication
Poor listening
Prejudgement
Noise
Default medium
Language barrier, formed opinion making someone hear what they want and not what is said, noise, attitude towards the speaker, style os speaking I.e. low voice speech. Etc
We can improve communication by ensuaring we speak in a language understood by the recipient, always avoiding formed opinion of others, learn to be good listeners in order to hear what is said and not what we want to hear, talking in areas with less noise and also talking in audible and clear voice.
Hearing impairment, talking in low tones, noise and even language barrier. This causes great conflicts
In the picture there is no eye contact btn speaker and listener, this may lead to different interpretation of the intended msg, to avoid msg distortion one should pay attention to the talk, away from noise, away from incidences , the speaker shd talk louder whre there are disruptions
A time when I misinterpreted a message, consequence was: lack of trust, conflict created.
Communication can be enhanced by talking and clarifying issues.
Communication can be destroyed by lack of it, assumptions and misunderstandings.
Ways to improve:
Listen without biasness.
Communication should be key before judgement or decision is passed.
Have it as frequently as is needed not when a need arises.
Good communication empowers people who will also empower others. It creates an harmonious living. It then gives unity of purpose which then helps them choose their leaders and Representatives.
Cause of distorted information: poor listening skills, ambiguity in message delivered, biased information, assumptions
I once received a message from my friend who said she was coming to my home. I then waited and she never appeared. When I confronted her, she said she was planning to and had not known when. I was angry as I had cancelled other activities to be there for my friend.
Miscommunication or misinterpretation of communication due to poor listening, this maylead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities, unnecessary conflict, mistrust among others
The message empower gets distorted and ends up being passed on as Kenya power.
Causes of message distortion____
Poor listening skills, lack of clarity , wrong attitude towards the message or the messenger, inaudibility.
Effects of communication breakdown
Mistrust , enemity , conflicts between people , people end up with the wrong information.
How to reduce distortion of messages
Being loud and clear , use simple language that can be understood by all , develop good listening skills .
I misinterpreted a message, bought something which wasn't required. This cost me since i went back and bought the exact item at my expense.
Causes of distortion of messages
1. Unclear instructions
2.Message being too wordy to lose meaning
3. Poor language use
4. Compromised communication devices
Ways of reducing message distortion
1. Give clear and precise information
2. Use simple understadable language
3. Being audible enough
Good communication boosts relationships while poor communication may lead to quarrels, fights, mistrust etc.
Causes of Message distortion.
Poor listening skills
Misinterpretation
Hearing impairment ways to reduce message distortion
Be audible
Use pictures where necessary h
In the picture above it's clear that the last person got a distorted information.
Causes of message Distortion.
Poor listening skills
Distractions e.g noise
Psychological disposition of the listener
Lack of clarity.
Effects of communication break down.
People would end up with the wrong information.
People would take one as aliar and a betrayer.
How communication would enhanced relationship
Good communication skills brings a happy relationship.
Breakdown of communication can cause problems. This is due to the fact that what the speaker meant is now taken differently.
I was taken to be a betrayer
Misinterpretation of messages leads to enemity breakage of relationships and lose of trust in friends.
We need to be attentive during communication
Ensurre volume is okey and ask for clarification when in doubt
Misinterpreted communication from a friend,there was mistrust,we grew distance
When message is not well communicated.
When the listener has a preformed opinion already.
Causes of message distortion.
1.Noise either external or internal.
2.Language barrier.
3. Psychological disposition of the listener
4.Vlarity of the communication device used.
How to reduce message distortion.
Use simple language that all parties can understand
Check the device used
Avoid having a misconceived idea about the speaker or the subject matter
A breakdown in communication causes misinformation. When any communication is misinterpreted, it causes stress, mistrust and conflict.
Communication breakdown can destroy relationships. It can cause conflict among individuals
Messages get distorted if the recipient gets the wrong perception or hasn't understood the message. Also if the recipient has not been keen on what is being communicated.
To reduce distortion of messages, the message should be clear ( clarity), the sender should be careful on the tone he/ she uses and check on the non verbal communication and use face to face mode of communication.
Noise
Talking on low tones
Poor listening skills
Lack of concentration
Attitudes towards the message and the messenger.
Poor listening skills
Causes of message distortion
_unclear communication_mothertongue influence_failing to listen_divided attention_environmental pollution like noise.
Ways to reduce message distortion
_be a good listener_make clear communication_concentrate_avoid noisy places when communicating.
Susan Cheruiyot.
Causes of message distortion.
1.Noise,external/internal.
2.Language barrier.
Accents/Dialects.
4.Devices used.How to reduce message distortion.
a)Avoid using ambiguous jargon when passing a message eg sheng.
b)Limit the words,too many words distorts messages.Use simple and direct.
c)Check the modes used eg laptop,computer.
d)Avoid internal noise.
The information was distorted from being Empowerment to Kenya power.This is because of poor communication breakdown.
I once misinterpreted a massage which made me to get disappointed with my, after clarification from my husband I felt stupid.
. Causes of distortion.
Poor listening skills
.lack of patience
.lack of clarity
. language barrier
. Hearing. Impairment.
. REDUCING DISTORTION
. Clarity
. Being patient
. Avoid background noises..
Poor methods of communication can cause destruction in any relationship.This when done at wrong venues,public confrontation, missed point in messages, language barrier,or mother tongue interference
The last recipients of the message got KENYA POWER and not EMPOWER.
The result of misinterpreted information leads to misunderstandings, info that can't be acted upon, confusion due to ambiguity, missed opportunities.
I once got an ambiguous message and failure to clarify caused me to do something that caused me embarrassment and a missed opportunity.
Communication can enhance relationships if is clear , choice of words respectful and making message as accurate to pass intended information. This means those communicating are able to act accordingly for the benefit of all. Respect enhances relationship of communicating parties,healthy boundaries on what to say and what not to depending on the relationship of the parties
Disrespect, distorted information, being casual can ruin relationships between parties.
Communication breakdown is caused by:
lack of clarity
negative attitude by one speaking
hidden interests
noise
timing
Break down can be overcome by:
being purposeful about the message to be passed
avoid noise
have the right attitude
let the timing be right
where possible the message to be passed from the source to the recipient
listening keenly
seeking clarification
What causes distortion of message
1.lack of honesty and mistrust
2 external interference
When my student was asking a question and couldn't understand her due to lack of clarity.
Heard her after moving closer and listening carefully.
Communication can be hindered by distance,hearing impairment or poor listening skills.
Can improve by seeking clarity, moving closer and avoiding distraction.
There's distortion of information in the picture. People distort information because of language barrier, lack of listening skills and improper channel of communication.
Distortion of information leads to relationships being broken
I misunderstood a msg from my colleague one time and I made a wrong decision which landed me into trouble with my boss.
What causes distortion of msg is ; poor listening skills, poor pronunciation, language barrier, background noises, hearing impairement etc.
The msg gets distorted due to; breakdown, many channels of communication, lack of clarity, actions not matching their words
To reduce distortion, one has to be audible enough to suppress background noises, use a language that can be clearly understood, avoid many channels of communication.
The information was distorted in the process of passing it.
Hearing impairment .
Lack of concentration.
Language barrier
There's either noise in the background, people speaking in relatively low tones or there's someone with hearing impairment because someone feels irritated.
Communication breakdowns may lead to one having wrong information or getting meaningless ideas.
Consequences of misinterpretation of message was doing something contrary to what was expected.
Communication can destroy relationships if the information is misinterpreted or delivered wrongly. It can also enhance relationships if positively consumed by the receipts and well interpreted.
Messages can be distorted if the reporter decides to change the original message and meaning. Messages get distorted if the messenger has an ill motive. Information distortion can be reduced by messengers delivering the message as it or by using other channels of communication.
Hearing impairment,indifference,arrogance,lack of seriousness
This can can affect our relationship since wrong information is given ,we need to ensure correct avenue of giving information and false efficient gadget
Causes of message distortion
Poor listening skills
Inaudibility
Noise
Mispronunciation
How to deal with it
Develop good listening skills
Being audible
Conducive listening environment
Proper pronunciation of words
Messages are distorted when: there's negative attitude among the parties, language barrier, wrong timing and pre judgement.
Causes of message distortion:
Poor listening skills.
Reported speech.
Poor pronunciation.
Hearing impairment.
Poor attention levels.
What causes distortion of massages? Poor listening skills lack of interest , noise assumption or even just being malicious.
Communication is key to healthy relationship,a message can be distorted cause of hearing impairment, not paying attention, poor listening skills , negative self image and interpretation
Message distortion is caused by;
1.Pronunciation
2. Exaggeration
3. Internal noise or external noise
4.poor listening skills
5.Not audible
6. Poor communicator
7.Negative attitude
Solutions
1. Being audible
2.communication skills
3.good listener
4.Avoiding noise
5.Developing positive attitude
Causes of poor communication. Lack of interest.
Noise or destruction.
Hearing impaired.
How deal with it.
Sit near the source of communication.
Move away from the noise.
Try to have an interest
Lawrence Wafula
Causes of message distortion
- Noise
- hearing impaired
- slow to listen but quick to speak
- Lack of trust
- envy
How to deal with it.
- speaking loud
- being quick to listen
- appreciating others
1. What is happening in the pictures is that the first person passes the message 'empower' which it to be conveyed from one person to the other. by the time it reaches the last person the message is different. Last person say what he has heard which is 'Kenya power'.
2. I once conveyed the wrong message as a child when I was sent to buy salt but told the shopkeeper sugar instead. we had to contend with saltless food because it was already late to go back to the shop.
3. Communication destroys relationships - when we send negative messages or say negative things to people, when there is delay in communication or when we choose wrong channels of communication
It enhances relationships when we communicate positively, choose the write channels, send clear messages and do it t the right time.
4. what causes distortion is sending unclear message, use the wrong channel, delaying the message.
5. to avoid distortion; choose the right channel, send clear messages and be prompt and timely with the message.
Tadicha Diramu.
Communication breakdown can cause distraction in one way or that other due to; Noise ,poor communication,poor listening skills,language barrier .
Can be maintained by ;
Development of good comm. and listening skills,paying attention and proper language used to the right people.
Massage distortion is caused by pronunciation of words, poor listening skills, language barrier, poor communication skills, knowledge and skills.
These can be avoided by clarification of the massage, improving listening skills, proper communication skills.
Causes of message distortion include;
*poor listening skills
*noise
*poor communication.
*Wrong relay of information.
This can be avoided by ;
* Using simple and clear communication.
Poor listening skills, language barrier and misinterpretation of the message from one one person to the other
Language barrier can course distortion of information. The interpretation of words vary from one community the other.
Breakdown in communication can cause conflicts. It can happen because of language barrier bad attitudes wrong timing poor communication skills
It can be avoided by learning proper communication skills and seeking clarification if it wasn't clear enough
An experience I had on breakdown of communication: on the onset of covid-19 just before lockdown, my elderly father got seriously sick. Almost at the same time, my cousin who works in Nairobi had come to the village. I just commented that dad's sickness must be anxiety due to corona virus. One of the relatives went and reported to my cousin that i had said he has brought Corona from the city that's why dad was sick. He was so annoyed and didn't visit our home for the entire period he was home. we later patched up when I learnt of the misreporting.
Causes of msg distortion could be poor listening skill thus not getting the whole msg, others could be due to malice, a chain of messengers or background noise.
to reduce this could be by using a language that is understood by all, being clear while communicating and if possible repeating for clarity.
I was giving a vote of thanks after a seminar on incest,I had done so well but as I pronounced incest,I put it as insect.Members fell in loughter,but it was already done_even after I corrected they still laughed.causes of poor communication is caused by poor preparation before communicating to people, anxiety, poor listening,talking in a hurry,and seeking clarification. The one receiving information needs to seek clarification,like..'i hear you you say.....' so that if it is not the case ,one gets to the right framework.
Misinterpretation of messages can be as a result of:
Poor listening
Noisy environment when delivering message
Hearing impairment.
It can be rectified through:
Keen listening
Avoid noise when getting the message
Paying attention
Distortion of messages can be as a result of;
Lack of concentration
A noisy and rowdy environment
Lack of clarity
Hearing impairment
Distortion can however be curbed through some of the following ways;
Developing good communication skills
Using videos when dealing with the hearing impaired
Concentration during communication
Communication distortions can be caused by poor timing,noisy environment,poor Network coverage in some places etc.Remedy. Good timing,Being a keen listener,Be composed when communicating.Avoid noisy places.
The message was distorted because of:
1. poor pronunciation
2. poor listen skills
3. lack of clarity
4. lack of concentration
Distortion of a message affects the relationship negatively and lead to broken relationship.
Causes of message distortion include poor listening skills,noise,poor communication.Message distortion can cause wrong relay of information..This can be avoided by using clear communication,and also it should be simple
Patricia Maina,I vote Joanne LagatChepkogei.Tiredness,poor communication skills, poor listening skills, Boredom.To lmprove we need to have good communication skills, Need be alert and also creating related jokes to avoid boredom
Church service was11:00A.m but reported 7:00A.m.
Church members left before real time due to tiredness.
Causes of message distortion;
Hatred.
Poor listening and speaking skills.
Hearing impairment.
Background noise.
Poor communication skills.
Poor listening skills, hearing impairment, speaking in low tones,mother tongue influence.
Poor listening skills
Taking sides
Backbiting colleagues
Lack of love and care for one another .
Lack of clarity
Miscommunication
Poor listening skill
Poor communication skill
Carelessness
Negative attitude
In the above picture, the information got distorted by the time it reached the final recipient.
What causes message distortion
_Language barrier
_wrong timing
_Lack of interest
_ Noise
Miss communication
Ways of reducing message distortion
_proper timing of message
_ Clear language understandable
_Free from noise
CAUSES OF DISTORTION OF INFORMATION
Poor listening skills
Noise
Hearing impairment
Overbusyness
Talking in low tones
Language barrier
Lack of concentration
Negative attitude
HOW TO REDUCE DISTORTION
Learn listening skills
Avoid noise when communicating
Use of hearing aid
Being loud enough
Learn the language
Concentration
Having a positive attitude.
These people may be are not concentrating
Poor communication leads to misunderstanding
Not being attentive , noise are some of the reasons for poor communication.
When there is breakdown of communication many things go a stray as work is not done in time, there is rush to meet deadlines ,wastage of resources, poor coordination which may result to poor results
Causes of message distortion
Barriers in communication like noise
Poor interpretation by the listener
Use of jargons which are not clear
Perception of the recipient
Poor communication skills
Inadequate time to analyse what was said
Mood and attitude of recipient
Why messages get distorted
Use of unclear words
Poor listening skills
Lack of understanding
To suit the listener
Lack of assertiveness may cause a breakdown in communication,for instance,if someone is looking for courtship,and you are not ready to be in a relationship,make that very clear, otherwise you both end up hurt and angry.
The picture above shows that communication is being distorted..or breakdown of communication..
It affect our relationship either positively or negatively..in that it affect our emotional response...
Causes of communication breakdown:
1 poor timing
2 poor attitude
3 Noise
4.poor listening skills
When communication is effective it means we should check on.Distance, accuracy and reliability of the message.
Way forward: information must be communicated in a original manner.well produced, transmitted received and then well acted upon.
If communication is send clearly and devoid of emotional' noise',and is send withe the best interest of the recipient,then it can enhance a relationship.
The contrary can affect a relationship negatively.
2.Communication can be distorted by preconceived idea, channel of communication (3rd party) or negative emotions.
3.To ensure communication is clear,be aware of blocks and avoid them,commu nicate clearly and concisely.
Message has been distorted due to;
Language barrier
Ineffective gestures
Poor attitude towards the message which causes poor concentration
Lack of communication skills
Other interferences such as noise
Lack of concentration when being talked to leads to poor communication and mis interpretation of information which can further lead to serious misunderstanding
Information break down can ruin relationship
Our lab technician once told me that there were roots nodules in the lab. I heard "roots not in use"I instructed the learners to throw them away.The lab technician was mad with me.
Good communication enhance stable relationship
Message get distorted because of the following reasons.
Lack of concentration
misunderstanding.
Lack of clarity
Poor listening skills
A friend told me how he lost his well paying job:He got a leave during the long December holiday,he was to report on January 25th but on his reading he read 25 th February,by the time he reported he was already fired and replaced.
Nose,poor listening,negative attitude, ignorance.poor communication may lead to enimity.
There is atime cso told me to inform health club trs from private schools to attend a day's workshop.without keen interest in the word 'private' I relayed the message to all.
Msg can be distorted by:
Pre assumption
Not being keen.
To avoid distortion:
Avoid assumption
Be keen/concentrate when communicating.
Taking in low tones.
Lack of clarity.
Poor concentration of the concerned parties.
Poor listening skills
Hearing problem.
Bad altitude.
External interference.e.gnoise.
How to reduce distortion of message.
Being good listeners.
Having a positive attitude.
Staying away from noise
There was communication breakdown. Communication breakdown leads to doing things not the way it is required.
In the picture, people laughed to the one who said word differently.
Good communication enhances relationships while bad communication destroy relationships.
Causes of distortion of messages are:
Lack of attention.
Lack of concentration.
Lack of understanding.
Messages get distorted when we use 2nd person to pass the message.
We can reduce the incidence of messages getting distorted by use of first hand messages.
It looks like information is being passed through a chain of people,the message is misinterpretated; empower and Kenya power are not the same.
Effective communication enhances good relationships.
Causes of message distortion
Poor listening
Negative attitude
Use of unfamiliar language
Using wrong channel of communication
Presence of noise
How to reduce instances of distortion
Pay attention
Use of familiar language
Avoid noise during communication
Poor message delivery and poor listening skills,listener's attitude towards the speaker, communication breakdown.
Betty jepchumba
Hearing imparement
Noise
Talking on low tones
Poor listening skills
Ways to reduce this incidents
Talk loudly
Use videos in hearing imparement
Avoid noise
language barrier, hard of hearing, or partially deaf. age bracket
Poor listening skills
Members ended up with wrong , meaningless information
How communication can destroy or enhance relationship
Misinterpretation
When it's clear and well understood
When the message is not clear
Reported speech
Poor listening skills
Poor pronunciation
Getting the message from the source
Listening keenly