Demonstrative Communication

Demonstrative Communication

Lois Hurd

BCOM 275

April 11, 2011

Anne Moats

Demonstrative Communication

Demonstrative effective communication can be done by nonverbal actions for example, if someone was giving a speech or a presentation, the facial expressions would be a form of positive communication. The tone of voice is another form of positive communication if the listener perceives it as a pleasant non-confrontational voice. The person’s body language can also be positive if it is received in that manner. Effective communications in certain situations require having information or knowledge of the subject.

Role playing is an example or learning to communicate in an effective manner. This type of communicating will help both people recognize different aspects of the communication process. A person will address the negative and positive points in order to improve the communicating process.

According to eHow Money, communication is the process that is developed or earned over years from the adolescent years in to the adult life. Individuals who have issues communicating with other may make it hard to for other people to understand who they are or what they are trying to state. “This is where confusion and frustration normally take place. The way we communicate is a learned style. As children we learn from watching our parents and other adults communicate. As an adult we can learn to improve the way we communicate by observing others who communicate effectively, learning new skills, and practicing those skills.”( Papa 2010) Communication is what life is built on.

Ineffective verbal communication can lead to divorce, job loss and other difficulties in interpersonal relationships. The other side of these same nonverbal expressions is for them to be perceived or received as negative communication. If the person’s face is frowned up, that would be a negative vibe received. The person’s tone of voice is aggressive and loud could be received as negative....