Demonstrative

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and so forth. Include the following elements in your paper:

 Provide examples showing how demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective, positive and negative, for the sender and receiver.

 Explain how demonstrative communication involves listening and responding.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Must have at least two (2) references with at least one (1) being the course textbook.

Word count does not include title and reference pages.

Must include Certificate of Originality as a separate file.

Demonstrative communication is defined as the non-verbal communication in which senders and receivers exchange messages and/or feedbacks in an unwritten unspoken wordless manner. Demonstrative communication consists of body postures, facial expressions, tone of voice and many other gestures that can convey the senders’ thoughts and emotions. In my opinion, demonstrative communication is equally or even more common than traditional (oral or written) communication on both conscious and sub-conscious levels.

Demonstrative communication could used to support a sent verbal message, or it could be used as a “stand-alone” method in sending messages or feedbacks. Just like other types of communication, demonstrative communication holds its’ advantages as well as disadvantages for both senders and receivers. As I mentioned previously, encoding and decoding does not require much time and effort when done through demonstrative communication. One can answer to a yes or no question by obviously and simply nodding his/her head with agreement or disagreement.

Gauging someone’s reaction to learn their feedback is another use of demonstrative communication. As a manager, I personally use this technique a lot in the...