BCOM 275
3/31/12
Week 2 assignment

Definition

Demonstrative communication is a bi-directional process between both the receiver and the sender where non-verbal communication is the only way of communication involved. In a demonstrative communication, the sender is dispatching a message non-verbally and the receiver is translating it in a way where the correct message needs to be attained. Facial expressions, voice tone and body language/ gestures are the three main types of demonstrative communication. A demonstrative communication message can most likely be interpreted in a negative or ineffective way, where it can also be positive and effective. To ensure proper communication between sender and receiver a simple communication practice as well as education should do it.
A sender should always be alert when sending a nonverbal message to another receiver. Demonstrative communication like it was mentioned before is mainly non verbal communication which requires way more thinking and interpretation than verbal communication before it can be expressed. The entire demeanor can affect the way the message is being transmitted in such a communication model.

Tone of voice

The tone of the speaker’s voice can play the biggest role in a demonstrative communication process. Receivers of the message tend to insist on the way the message is delivered/said rather than what it actually is. “Your Tone Of Voice Affects How People Respond To You” (Filek, 2001, p.1), with that said, the tone of voice does not only affect the message being delivered which can be interpreted positive or negative, but it also manipulates the way a sender can reply to it. For instance, a fast talker can be interpreted as a non- confident. Yelling can be implicated as nervousness and lack of professionalism. In contrast, calmness and relaxedness in the tone of voice can indicate reliable and