Molly and Filippe were having a discussion at work one day about the new computer systems.Molly is British and referred to the new computer system as a smashing success.Filippe heard this and immediately told his supervisor that Molly did not like the new computer system.Which communication barrier seems to be at play?
A)perception
B)emotions
C)filtering
D)noise

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The communication barrier at play is perception, as Filippe misinterpreted Molly's use of British slang "smashing" to mean something negative, when it actually means very successful or excellent.

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