Demonstrative Communication in Today’s Society

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Demonstrative Communication in Today’s Society Team C University of Phoenix MGT/230 Sylvester Taylor May 18, 2013 Demonstrative Communication in Today’s Society Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one person to another. Although this is a simple definition, when we think about how we may communicate, the subject becomes more complex. Demonstrative Communication is a type of communication that observes nonverbal cues. In 1927, Sapir wrote, "We respond to gestures with an extreme alertness and, one might almost say, in accordance with an elaborate and secret code that is written nowhere, known by none, and understood by all [p. 137]." If we understand nonverbal communication and its uses than we would know how to use it effectively will help us navigate many of life’s challenges (Kaminsky, 2010). Types of Demonstrative Communication Collaborating a message to another person through a body movement or gesture is nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is one of the greatest influential and commonly used forms of communication among individuals. Examples of nonverbal cues include tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. There are various categories of communication and more than one may occur at any time. Forms of nonverbal communication include hand gestures, facial expressions, touching another person, our posture, and even the way we dress communicates messages nonverbally. Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace Demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective, positive and or negative, for sender, and receiver depending on how it is conveyed from one person to another. Effective communication is the foundation for positive interactions in the workplace as well as in social settings. To share our ideas with another person, be productive in the workplace or just be defined as an

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