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Communication refers to the process of transferring information from one person to another. This process can include communication among many different people at the same time. There are many different ways of which people can communicate with each other. Some forms of communication can be written, face-to-face, and over the telephone. Other forms of communication are nonverbal which would refer to body language, tone of voice and facial expressions.
Demonstrative communication is the process of a sender and a receiver speaking amongst each other while using their thoughts and feelings using different forms of communication. This is done through both verbal and nonverbal communication. Demonstrative communication can be both direct as well as indirect. Demonstrative communication can have both negative and positive effects on both the sender and the receiver.
Communication consists of one person sending a message to another person which is called the receiver. It is important for the sender to make a clear presentation of the message he is trying to send the receiver. This can be achieved by using proper punctuation, grammar, and speaking clearly where anyone can completely understand the message that is being sent. How the message is delivered is important because the sender does not want to confuse the receiver or cause them to misinterpret any information that is presented.

Body language is effective in sending a message to others because one can use their body to show how they feel by different movements they make. Body movements help “illustrate the message you are trying to convey verbally” (White, D, 2013). Eye contact is key when it comes to speaking effectively with others. When it comes to one...

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Messages can be perceived in so many different ways. It is important that both the sender and receiver are always on the same page when it comes to the message that each are sending and receiving. Effective communication requires carefully planned ideas that will partake in the demonstrative communication process.

Works Cited

Quintanilla, K., & Wahl, S. (2014). Business and Professional Communication: Keys for Workplace Excellence (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
White, D. (2013). 3 Simple Ways to Improve Nonverbal Communication. Psych Central. Retrieved on April 14, 2014, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/05/30/3-simple-ways-to-improve-nonverbal-communication/
Demonstrative Communication Researchomatic .Retrieved 1 , 2012, from http://www.researchomatic.com/Demonstrative-Communication-103513.html

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