In an online meeting, every word was audible, but participants kept interrupting one another because of repeated delay. What was the main barrier?

Correct answer: Technical barrier

The problem is not the meaning of the words or the participants’ cultural background; the audio is arriving late because of a communication-system delay. When one person cannot hear the other in real time, both may begin speaking and unintentionally interrupt. This network latency is a technical barrier. Improving the connection, pausing between turns, or using a better platform can reduce it.