Communication is important for anyone whether it is in a professional setting or even a day to day setting. Communication happens in two very different ways that are known as verbal and nonverbal communication. Demonstrative communication involves both of these forms of communication to keep the attention of your audience. This paper will explain demonstrative communication and how effective or ineffective it can be, it will also provide any positive and negative aspects of the sender and receiver. This paper will also entail hoe demonstrative behavior involves listening and responding. .
What is demonstrative communication? "Demonstrative communication includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language." (University of Phoenix, 2013, Course Syllabus) Let's touch on nonverbal communication first and how effective it can be. What makes up nonverbal communication? Eye contact, facial expressions, one's posture, gestures, touch, or the position of one's body also known as body language. (Heathfield, n.d.) Nonverbal communication can be effective because it can "improve relationships at home, work, and in social situations by deepening connections to others and improving problem solving, decision making, and team work." (Lawrence Robinson, n.d.) There are instances where nonverbal communication is ineffective. Ineffective nonverbal communication can "lead to a situation where there is confusion, frustration, and perhaps even low morale." (Papa, n.d.) .
Demonstrative communication be both positive and negative and each will have its own effect on the sender and receiver of a message. An example of negative effect: Let's say that a receiver of the message is going to hear a presentation for work related purposes and decides to sit in the rear of a space with say their arms crossed and are looking around at others rather than the sender of the message, this is a signal to the sender that the receiver is not paying attention to what is being said.