Communication Barriers

Phrases like "communication barriers" are such an accepted part of the American lexicon that we rarely give them a second thought. Sure, communication barriers exist, but what are they exactly? Today's APR study session caused me to ponder a conventional list of these barriers and develop a corresponding list of current examples.

Barrier - Example:

Fuzzy language - Collateral damage
Misalignment with culture and values - Smoking in public in California
History of distrust - Big tobacco
Distractions - Blackberry/iPhone
Negative influencers - Global warming
Spokespeople with no credibility - John & Kate on marriage
Unreliable media - Polarizing radio talk show hosts
Gatekeepers - Apple's management team
Unfamiliar media - Twitter for the majority of Americans who don't tweet