William, a single father raising two kids, feels he cannot relate to colleagues who do not have children. As a result, he only has a few friends at work while others view him as quiet and closed-off. This is an example of what type of communication barrier?
A) Discrimination
B) Use of semantics
C) Stereotyping
D) Filtering

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This is an example of stereotyping, as William feels he cannot relate to colleagues who do not have children, making assumptions about their ability to understand his experiences as a single father.

William, a Single Father Raising Two Kids, Feels He Cannot