Dad: “Don’t forget to get the thing from the store.” Kid: “What thing are you talking about?????” Was there a breakdown? If yes, how can they repair it?
Yes there was! Somewhere a detail was missed and both people were confused.
Customer: "I want the brown bag of M&Ms please." Cashier *hands over the Reese's* Was there a breakdown? If yes, how can they repair it?
Yes, they gave the customer the wrong candy!
A classmate asks for help with a math assignment and you're really good at math so you help them. Was there a breakdown? If yes, how could they fix it?
No breakdown!
You're watching a video in class, but the sound is muffled. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can we fix it?
Yes, you are unable to understand what the video is saying!
During a class discussion, your teacher mentioned the due date for an assignment, but you misheard the date and thought it was later than it actually is. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can we fix it?
Yes, you misheard the teacher and got the wrong date.
Is it important to stay calm when experiencing a communication breakdown?
Yes, because becoming upset can lead to more problems and trouble.
Your friend gave you clear directions to their house and it was so easy to find. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can it be solved?
No, your friend gave clear directions which made it so easy to find their house.
Friend 1: "Hey do you want to pick a spot for dinner tonight?" Friend 2: "Sure let's go to Chili's!" Friend 1 was confused what Chilis to go to. Was there a breakdown? If yes, how can they repair it?
Yes, friend 1 had no idea what location/ where this Chilis was!
Alex: “Can you bring me the charger?” Jordan: *brings iPhone charger* Alex: "This isn't what I needed...." Was there a breakdown? If yes, how can they repair it?
Yes, Alex didn't specify what kind of charger he needed.
The speaker is facing away from you and you have no idea what they just said. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can it be fixed?
Yes, the speaker wasn't looking at you so you have no idea what they said to you.
Your classmate is whispering while the teacher is giving instructions, and you can't hear them. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can it be fixed?
Yes, you have no idea what the teacher said!
You and your sibling were given a chore by your parents, but you didn't understand what you had to do leading to confusion and disagreement about what needed to be done. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, how can they fix it?
Yes, they didn't understand their parents so they did the chores wrong and got upset.
Your friend changed topics, and you don't know what they are talking about anymore. Is there a communication breakdown? If yes, then what can he do to fix it?
Yes, changing the topics leads to a breakdown because you may not know what the person is talking about.
