Which Barrier to Effective Interpersonal Communication Occurs When the Sender

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which barrier to effective interpersonal communication occurs when the sender crafts a message so as to impress and not offend a person in a position of authority?

• A)Status
• B)Hidden agendas
• C)Hostility
• D)Inarticulateness
• E)Difference in communication styles

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