Types of communication interferences

phone ringing

physical interference

dog barking

physical interference

radio in background

physical interference

construction next door

physical interference

Anger or sadness about issues in life

psychological interference

preconception that they already know the information that is being given leading to tuning out

psychological interference

Daydreaming

psychological interference

Emotional barrier to communication

psychological interference

Actual noise disruption

physical interference

hearing disability

physiological interference

speech disability

physiological interference

talking too quickly

physiological interference

talking too slowly

physiological interference

talking too quietly/mumbling

physiological interference

multiple uses of the same word (i.e. hoagie/sub/hero)

Semantic interference

language barriers

semantic interference

receiving different meanings from the same message

semantic interference

difference in backgrounds/beliefs/norms

cultural interference

religious or cultural dietary restrictions

cultural interference

volume of speech

cultural interference

eye contact in different places around the world

cultural interference

technical glitches

technological interference

poor connectivity

technological interference

disruptions or distortions

technological interference

distractions on a technological device

technological interference