Factors affecting Perspectives in Communication Factor How the factor can become a barrier Language In case of use of incorrect words, unfamiliar language and lack of detail, language can act as a barrier to communicate what one wishes to convey. For example, language can act as a barrier when an Indian who only knows Hindi and Chinese who has the knowledge of Mandarin only want to interact with each other. Visual Perception Visual perception is the brain’s ability to make sense of what we see through our eyes. For example, completing partially drawn pictures with visual perception whereas they may be something else. Past Experience Letting our earlier experience stop us from understanding or communicating clearly. For example, “This shopkeeper cheated me last time. Let me be careful or “I scored low marks in my Maths exam, so I am scared to ask and answer questions in class.” Prejudice Fixed ideas, such as thinking “No one in my class likes me” may stop a student from communicating openly in the class. Feelings Our feelings and emotions, such as lack of interest or not trusting the other person affect communication. For example “I am not feeling well, therefore, I don’t want to talk.” Environment Noise or disturbance in the surroundings may make communication difficult. Example, talking to a friend in a function where there is loud music being played by the orchestra. Personal factors Personal factors include your own feelings, habits and ways of thinking. For example, fear, and low confidence may make communication difficult. Culture Signs’ which have a different meaning in different cultures, such as showing a thumb may mean ‘good job’ done for some people but may be insulting to others.