...How Demonstrative Communication Affects Perception BCOM275 May 10, 2012 How Demonstrative Communication Affects Perception Ever notice that when an individual is passionate about what that person is saying, hands and arms wave all about, emphasizing a point and conveying enthusiasm, or ever realize that when a person does not believe in what one is saying, body language echoes these feelings and becomes inexpressive (Lieberman, 1998)? When one mentions the word “communication”, the preliminary thought that comes to mind is almost certainly speech or a structure of verbal communication. Demonstrative communication involves utilizing senses other than hearing. Nonverbal modes of communication such as facial expression, body language, dress, and appearance are powerful devices for sending and receiving messages. These communication methods can be a substitute for a verbal message but frequently complement it to generate a complete message. Clothing and appearance can play a significant role in the perception of others. Years ago at a previous job, one author worked with an adolescent man who applied for a middle management position within the company. The employee was intelligent, hardworking, and personable. He never complained and his peers enjoyed his friendly demeanor. Unfortunately, despite these positive characteristics, this individual was not considered for the position he sought. This young man wore the same clothing several times a week. The clothing rarely...
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...Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release MPS BCOM/275 July 7, 2014 JGC Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release Failure to research audience demographics will, most likely, result in an ineffective reception of any message. However, performing an analysis of an audience and tailoring the presentation to meet its needs can mean the difference between triumph and disaster in how listeners receive and decode information. On August 5, 2010, the main entrance into the San José Mine, near Copiapó, Chile, collapsed trapping 33 miners approximately 2,300 feet underground for more than 2 months. The miners’ family members, and by extension, the world, grew increasingly concerned about the well-being of the men as there was no way of determining the actual state of the miners initially. On August 22, 2010, after digging a small hole through the roof the mine’s shelter area, a message was sent to the earth’s surface, via note, stating that everyone was alive. From the onset of the accident, the Chilean government recruited the services of mining industry professionals and on October 13, 2010, the first miner was lifted out of the mine. All 33 men were safely retrieved in less than 24 hours and reunited with their families. The way in which the Chilean government and the enlisted professionals handled the dissemination of information, proved successful in how they wanted the viewing and listening public to receive the messages. When delivering a pertinent...
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