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 The context or background in which an idea exists is important to

understanding the idea properly.

 Lack of Attention: The mind often gets diverted into some other matters.

 Unclarified Assumptions: All messages make certain assumptions about

the content of the message and the addressee.

 One can make meanings only within the limitations of one's experience.

 Stereotypes and Beliefs: All of us have stereotype ideas about other

people and tend to behave on that basis.

 Impressions of the Communicator: Our prior impressions of the person

who is sending the communication tend to distort the meaning.

 Psychological distance: The lesser the psychological distance, the better

the chances of effective communication.

 Principles of good communication include:

i. Clarity of thought