Demonstrative Communication: The Importance of Written Text Correctly

What exactly is communication? Communication is the process of understanding our experiences and the experiences of others (Moore & Parker, 2012). Communication present in everyday life, in the workplace, in school and home or personal life. Many use different means to communicate from formal to informal and verbal to nonverbal. Verbal communication is mainly written or oral, while nonverbal encompasses body language, facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, and gestures. The way in which people communicate is a skill that may take some development. Once the skill is developed, it can be utilized in writing, speeches, and even electronic messages. In turn, communication no matter the audience will become successful and confident.

Imagine a text message, non-verbal communication, just received by you from your employer. Now, imagine the message full of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and emoticons. As a professional in any business, you might find this form of communication unprofessional and ineffective. The way in which, people communicate can hinder the communication process among coworkers and in some cases, can be interpreted the wrong way. It is hard for words to have feelings; however, it is easy to read words with your own idea of emotion. When people us informal communication it can cause misunderstandings and confusion. The message being relayed can also come across as lazy. Does the company not care enough about the employee? No, many companies have just taken advantage of the technology that is readily available. While technology should be embraced and has many positive aspects, it is not always a good idea to use mass text messages full of abbreviations as a form of communication. A...

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...g with arms crossed with a tone that does not express any feelings. The audience can miss the message all together and turn their focus on the speaker. On the other hand, if the presenter is open armed, using gestures that encourage audience participation and eye contact, the audience is more likely to understand the message. If the message is not understood, the audience may not be fearful of asking question for clarity. It also ensures that each party is listening and receiving the message. In either case, the speaker and audience should be aware of body language, gestures, and tone of voice for effective communication.

Communication is an important part of success. The more communication skills the more confident a person becomes. Skills are not learned overnight, but when practiced can provide the confidence needed to present and receive information.