Demonstrative Communications
Jeremy Gill
BCOM275
5/18/2012
Kamal Faour

Demonstrative Communication
Demonstrative communication is explained as the process of sending and receiving messages from a sender to a receiver by expressing how he or she may be feeling and thinking and involves exchanging thoughts, messages, or information. People communicate in different ways, with the three typical types being verbal, nonverbal and visual (Nayab, 2011).
We present limited or non-engaging body language; others may interpret that as not having an interest in the interaction. That perception may not be accurate but that is how it may be viewed. This can have a serious impact particularly when during job interviews, client introductions, working with colleagues or networking (SIR,LLC 2012). Demonstrative communication reinforces verbal communication. For example, dressing properly, a firm handshake and a friendly demeanor can speak volumes about the kind of person someone may be at a job interview. If done correctly the interviewer may see that this person is serious about the job in which they are interviewing for. A person can rely on these qualities to reinforce his or her verbal performance. When a person meets someone for the first time, they can tell if the other person is friendly, not only because they say hello, but because they smile, maybe they extend a hand invoking a handshake, and face him or her. A person can better understand what others think about him or her by the nonverbal signals her or she may or may not produce. They can also test someone’s response to gain positive or negative reaction and use it to his or her advantage. For instance, a car sales person tells someone the price of a new car and the customer rolls their eyes, crosses their arms and sucks air through his or her teeth and turns away. It is likely the customer thinks the price