The Listenary

In the Communication Process, Static arrises from both external and internal sources. Static on a phone line during a conversation is irritating and debilitating for effectiveness of the communication. In the same way, these listed items, and many more, can derail a good communication experience.

External Sources of Static
Acoustics
Attack Words
Deadlines
Diversity
Eating
Emotional Buzzwords
Interruptions
Jargon not Understood
Judgmental Words
Labeling Words
Noises
Non-verbals
Odors
Temperature
Too Many Questions
Unsolicited Advice
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Internal Sources of Static
Anger
Daydreaming
Defensiveness
Family Problems
Fatigue
Fear
Feeling Judged
Feeling Inferior
Feeling Overwhelmed
Grief
Hunger
Hurry
Loneliness
Low Self-Esteem
Pain
Prejudging
Worry

The solution?

I will be bold and state the one thing that I think is the most likely solution to Communication Static. I take my boldness from the fact that this is the first required element when there's static on the phone line, too.

Better Listening is the solution to Communication Static. Listening is the key to unlock the communication block. Listening is the magic wand to cut through the fog, the Static.