Debbie works part time in a coffee shop.Some of the equipment is so noisy it prevents her from correctly hearing what the customer orders.The noisy equipment is an example of a(n)______ barrier to communication.
A)physical
B)semantic
C)personal
D)encoding
E)feedback

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The noisy equipment in the coffee shop is a physical barrier to communication because it is impeding Debbie's ability to hear and understand what customers are saying. Physical barriers include anything in the environment that makes it difficult to communicate effectively, such as loud noises, poor lighting, or physical distance.

Debbie Works Part Time in a Coffee Shop