Demonstrative Communication Paper BCOM/275

Demonstrative Communication Paper Communication is often thought as strictly verbal and people tend to forget that they can communicate in different ways rather than verbally. Nonverbal communication is the other half of communication that includes the elements of facial expressions, tone of voice, hand gestures, body language, and the most important element: eye contact. The unique aspect of nonverbal communication is that this type of communication occurs with friends, family, and even strangers. People may not be aware that they are performing any of these actions, as they communicate with people by making unintentional eye contact in passing. Nonverbal communication is also categorized as demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication between people can be positive as well as effective because people who use proper communication methods are ensuring the speaker that listening is occurring. When used incorrectly, or to be rude or unreceptive to someone else’s message, the results of demonstrative communication will be ineffective and negative for both the sender and receiver. Demonstrative communication, much like verbal communication is broken down into positive, negative, effective, and ineffective. A prime example of how demonstrative communication can be both positive and effective is during a presentation either at school or at the workplace. When the sender of the message, or presenter, is conveying his or her message to their audience they are telling their audience that this message is important and commands respect and full attention. Because the audience should not talk throughout the presentation, they have to figure out a way to promote confidence to the sender. People can achieve this goal by using demonstrative communication. Maintaining eye contact with both the sender and