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Several factors may hinder effective communication. In most interactions, the message might not be received exactly the way the transmitter intended. Therefore, it is significant for the sender of a message to seek feedback in order to ensure that their message is understood clearly. There are several barriers to effective communication, and they occur at any phase in the process of communication. An example of a barrier to effective communication is arrogance. However, effective communication entails overcoming the obstacles to effective communication to convey a concise and clear message.
In the book of 1 Corinthians 4:19, Paul writes that “But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have.” In this excerpt, Paul is describing specific arrogant individuals among the Corinthians. These are the individuals that do not want to respond to Paul’s instructions to change their ways. Therefore, the communication element demonstrated in the above-mentioned bible excerpt is arrogance.
Arrogance is one of the elements that hinder effective communication. Arrogance is detrimental to effective communication in several ways. Firstly, it makes communication less logical and affects the way receivers of the message process information. As a result, one is less likely to communicate or solve problems effectively. According to research by Santalova et al. (2018), to overcome arrogance and other communication barriers in daily conversations, individuals should learn to manage their emotions. This is because negative emotions such as pride, anxiety, and anger interfere with people’s ability to communicate effectively and respectively. Therefore, for individuals to achieve their full potential when communicating, they should work on their emotional intelligence.
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Santalova, M. S., Lesnikova, E. P., Nechaeva, S. N., Borshcheva, A. V., & Charykova, O. G. (2018, April). Information hindrances and communication barriers in project interactions. In International Conference Project, “The future of the Global Financial System: Downfall of Harmony” (pp. 273-281). Springer, Cham.