Demostrative Communication Paper

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Demostrative Communication Paper
While there are approximately 6,800 languages in the world, people do not just communicate using words. It is estimated that only seven percent of communication is composed of words, and thirty-eight percent is tone of voice, while fifty-five percent is physiology. This ninety-three percent is known as demonstrative communication or nonverbal communication. Communication skills must be strong, especially demonstrative communication. Demonstrative communication includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language one uses. Demonstrative communication can be effective and ineffective, positive and negative, for the sender and receiver. It also involves listening and responding. Therefore, demonstrative communication must be mastered.
Most of our communication is non-verbal also known as demonstrative communication. It consists of facial expressions, tone of voice and body language. First let us understand how important facial expressions can be in communicating. Facial expressions can be conceived and viewed by an individual as either positive or negative. For example, a frown is considered negative where as a smile is a form of positive communication. Facial expressions should be engaging and showing interest in the sender's message. Secondly, if a message is delivered positively or negatively depends on one’s tone of voice. In order to deliver a positive message, on needs to use non-confrontational and pleasant tone of voice and delivering. Nevertheless, a negative message would include yelling, fast talking, stumbling with one’s words, and may be perceived as being nervous or just someone with a lack of confidence in oneself. Last but not least, body language. It is a powerful tool that is used in any activity that would involve communication and interacting with other people. One of the first body language movements most consider important...