Demonstrative communication covers fundamentals that are important to the communication process. Often when we think of communicating we think of the conversations we have with one another and the response that we receive to the message or how it is perceived by others. However, demonstrative communication takes this to a new level and is every bit as important as verbal communication. In this paper we will discuss different forms of nonverbal communication and unwritten communication. We will stay away from the speaking and writing aspect and focus more on things such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. On top of this we will also talk about how we can respond and listen through communication with our body language. I will discuss examples of how demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective in our everyday lives.
Facial Expressions.
Let us consider first facial expressions and the effect they have on the communication process. We can illustrate this with a business meeting scenario. We can say that the speaker has come as a vendor in order to educate the employees about her product and how they can use it. However, during the meeting the vendor acts uninterested in her company’s product and from time to time rolls her eyes and looks at the floor. She seems easily distracted, and is constantly giving her attention to noises in the room. We can find it safe to assume that the employees will not be excited to use this product because the vendor seemed uninterested in it through her facial expressions and lack of attention. The product will undoubtedly not be purchased and the vendor just lost a sale through her lack of interest.
Now let us pose the scenario that the vendor came to talk about the product but possessed great enthusiasm. She smiled and gestured about the product. She kept an excitement on her face, and stuck to