The key elements of interpersonal communication are transmitters, receptors, messages and channels. Sometimes there are barriers to interpersonal communication, such as cultural and nonverbal barriers.

For this assignment, write a paper that addresses the following:

• In your own words, describe the core elements of interpersonal communication. In your experience, where in the process is communication most likely to break down? Provide an example.
• Have you ever experienced a cultural barrier to communication? If so, how did you overcome the barrier? If not, how would you try to overcome such a barrier?
• Provide an example of a nonverbal barrier to communication that you have encountered either at work, at school, or in your personal life.