... the message. The channel is the means by which the source sends the message such as telephone wire or sound waves. Feedback is the response of the receiver to the message sent by the source. Noise is any interference that reduces the clarity of the message such as loud noises or the receiver thinking about an upcoming meeting. Problems in Communication Most communication is with words and different words have different meanings to different people. Additionally, words are often used to represent a thought or feeling by referring to something else. For example, one might discuss a couple's love as resembling that of Romeo and Juliet, but if the person receiving the message has no idea who Romeo and Juliet are, they have no base for decoding, or understanding the message. Moreover, people often use slang or jargon in spoken language that makes it more difficult for those outside ...

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