Each Individual Filter Would Be Unique In Communication.

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Each individual filter would be unique in communication. A person receives the information from all his/her senses, but studies indicate that before any individual can process, store and act on this, the information passes through three communications filters also known as perception filters. Each and every individual uses these and they are an essential of part of the way he understand and process information. These filters are as follows: Generalization: This filter allows an individual to categories the thing even if they are not identical e.g. sliding door, revolving door; all these are categorized in door category etc. Distortion: This filter allows an individual to move beyond what he/she sees and imagine what it could develop into. It is vital to creativity. The flip-side here is that it can lead you to read much more into a situation than was ever intended. Deletion: This filter removes extraneous information - the sound of traffic outside etc. This is useful to prevent wasting thought on irrelevant information. However there are some filters which are unique to each individual. While communicating the content of our messages, language conveys feelings. Our voices are colored with emotion and attitude. In addition the subtle nuances of pitch and loudness, intonation, facial expression and posture make this communication pattern much more complex. A language must pass through the filters of emotion, culture, situational context, and personal beliefs. These filters will influence the listener's perception and interpretation of our message resulting in either acceptance or rejection of our ideas. These are as follows: • Emotions: An individual may be joyful, anxious, upset, expectant, excited, or in any emotional state. Their emotional state will influence their reaction to the message. An upset individual will not be ready to
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