factors that support and inhabit communication

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Communication are done to exchange information, messages etc. The effectiveness of messages depends upon the way we say it. However the communication can be inhabited or supported by inappropriate or appropriate communications which are described below.

Positioning

Positioning can create barrier on receiving messages and interpreting messages which inhibit communication. If we cannot see each other then it will inhibit communication. In care setting, it is important to keep our eyes in the same level as the person that we are communicating. But it is an important to consider positioning while working with different people having different difficulties. For example in early year setting,  children look at our facial expression, tone of voice, etc to understand us and in elderly care setting, people having hearing difficulties can read our lips to understand us etc. therefore in care setting, it is important to have positioning to understand them as well as us.

Seating pattern send different messages. They are based upon the certain types of discussion, meetings, etc. While having a group communication it is important to have appropriate positioning as it influence on how a group works.  The seating patterns should be in such a way that everyone can see and hear one another. Sitting in circle group tells everyone is equal and lets everyone to speak. They can share and discuss information.

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Other seating pattern is half-circle in which teachers sit in the middle of it. It tells that though we all are equal most of the communication are done by teachers etc.

The setting arrangement and spaces can be the barrier of communication which prevents on exchanging non verbal messages. For examples sitting in a square positioning blocks people sitting in a same row to see each other, they might feel awkward and uncomfortable to sit in opposite of somebody etc. which results on incomplete information or short information. The spaces depend upon different culture. The space between people while communicating ...

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This is a very good essay though I do not feel that it is quite complete. It discusses some barriers to communication well but there are a few missing or requiring a more detailed explanation. There is good use of examples but the work could be enhanced by suggesting ways to overcome the barriers. ****