Demonstrative Communication 1

Demonstrative Communication Oskar Munguia BCOM 275 May 27, 2013 Sally Walters

Demonstrative Communication 2 Demonstrative Communication Communication in its simplest definition means something along the lines of delivering or transmitting a message. However, effective communication involves more than just that. It involves, according Cheesebro, OConnor, and Rios (2010), a sender and receiver sharing a mutual understanding of the information. This also includes the shared understanding of the feelings, thoughts, wants, needs, and intentions of the communicators, which may not be openly expressed in words. (Communicating in the Workplace, 2010). Communicating is inevitable and unavoidable, everything around sends signals, messages, whether they are intentional or not. It can be an object, a written message, spoken word, or even a feeling. This communication scheme leads to the definition of demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication refers to the nonverbal and unwritten communication, such as body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and it is present everywhere and makes up the bulk of the messages that are sent. It usually goes before any verbal or written communication. This type of communication sometimes is delivering a message out of ones control and can be sent without wanting it. Therefore, it is very important to be aware that a message is always transmitted Demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective. When is used effectively, it accompanies the messages and provides a surrounding in which the message can be successfully conveyed and therefore receive a better response. For instance, when the sender uses the appropriate tone of voice the receiver can sense the excitement about a topic and receive the message with enthusiasm as well. On the other hand, if the senders tone of voice reflects tiredness, the messages may be captures as boring, and chances are that the response will not be as expected. Body language also can be effectively used as a tool to detonate the tone of the message one is transmitting. Messages with the use of demonstrative communication can be negative and positive for the parties involved.

Demonstrative Communication 3 Demonstrative communication could be hard to interpret; because no one can truly read somebody elses feelings or body positions. Because these nonverbal messages are unspoken they could be hidden meanings that go by unnoticed (Cheesebro, OConnor, Rios, 2010). .Everything is subject to interpretation; thus sender and receiver need to verify if the message is received correctly. This involves and great effort of listening and proving feedback. It is proven, according to Stephen Covey, that listening takes greater energy than speaking. However, listening promotes accuracy of message conveyed (Cheesebro, OConnor, Rios, 2010). For example when a sender sends a message using body language the receiver can interpret the importance or mood by use body language. Responding occurs when the receiver of message interprets the demonstrative communication (Cheesebro, OConnor, Rios, 2010). The response of message allows the sender to have feedback of the message. The receiver can react with a response similar of how the message was sent, such as use of anger or excitement depending how the receiver listened to initial message to get a feel of tone. Thus the response can be positive or negative depending how the message was interpreted. Summing up, demonstrative communication is a way of gaining mutual understanding in which a sender and receiver use nonverbal and non-written communication. In this type of communication one needs to be careful with the message transmitted without intention, and is easily displayed without saying an actual word. For instance, facial expressions, gestures, postures (body language), tone of voice, etc. The use of demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective. Usually a sender will have a better chance of transmitting a message successfully when he or she is aware of the nonverbal communication. It is important to remember that demonstrative communication is easy to misinterpret. So sender and receiver should try harder to truly listening and make sure the nonverbal message is being correctly received by providing feedback and checking for understanding asking appropriate questions. Demonstrative communication plays great deal in conveying a message.

Demonstrative Communication 4 References Cheesebro, T., OConnor, L., & Rios, F. (2010). Communicating in the workplace. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.