Demonstrative Communication

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Demonstrative Communication

Demonstrative communication is defined as “the process of sending and receiving messages” (Cheesebro, O’Connor & Rios, 2010, p. 5). These processes can be verbal, nonverbal, written, and unwritten involving facial expressions, tone of voice and body language. Verbal communication is the act of speaking face-to-face. E-mailing, research papers, letters, texting are some examples of written communication and is the most popular source of communicating. However, facial expressions is a non-verbal way to communicate, which can be interpreted by the movement of the eyes and mouth. If someone smiles or frowns after receiving information from a sender, this could show them that they like or dislike what was communicated to them. Communication also can be perceived differently by the senders tone of voice. If they are loud this could signify the sender is angry or upset. If the sender is using a calm tone, this could mean they are still upset but not angry and in control. Also loud excited voice can be received as someone that is very happy and eager to let everyone know. Body language is another form of nonverbal or unwritten communication. An example could be if a person receives good news, he or she could clap their hands or throw their arm in the air showing joy. Another example is a person jerking his or her shoulders and body away from the sender, much like my children do to me, signifies they have an attitude toward me. Whether it is communicated by facial expressions, tone of voice or body language, it can be interpreted as negative or positive feedback depending on how the receiver identifies the senders message.

Effective communication only happens if the person has a clear understanding of the...