Name at least five communication barriers
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include any five of the following:
1. Blaming statements
2. Giving advice
3. Changing the subject or topic
4. "Why" questions
5. Judgmental statements
6. Patronizing statements
7. Falsely reassuring statements
8. Failure to listen
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