Physical Noise
Physical noise is any external or environmental stimulus that distracts us from receiving the intended message sent by a communicator (Rothwell 11). Examples of physical noise include: others talking in the background, background music, a startling noise and acknowledging someone outside of the conversation.
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Famous quotes containing the words physical and/or noise:
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Most musical, most melancholy!”
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