Nonverbal / Demonstrative Communication
Nonverbal Communication
The functions of nonverbal communication, according to Professor Mark Frank, include: a) nonverbal communication actually defines communication by "providing the backdrop for communication" (for example, a dimly lit room means communication should be subdued but a brightly lit room with cheerful colors offers a chance for loud talking, laughter and even frivolity); b) nonverbal communication can "regulate" how verbal communication takes place (when the listener nods that he has understood what the speaker has said, it is a cue for the speaker to continue talking); c) nonverbal communication "can be the message itself" because a simple smile indicates acceptance or happiness; a wave means goodbye; raising an index finger suggests "we're number one" and raising a finger to lips means please be quiet (Frank, 2012, pp. 6-7).
Professor Frank (Director of the Communication Science Center at the University of Buffalo) points out that there are social rules governing the nonverbal communication of touching. Teachers don't hug students but if a student has just been granted an important scholarship that rule can be violated and a congratulatory hug is appropriate. A male instructor would not ethically touch a female student on her back, but he might touch her on her "forearm" when making a point on an essay she turned in that needed additional editing (Frank, 2012, 8).
Facial expressions give a person away who is trying to be calm "and mature" about the recent death of a pet; the voice tone and facial...
Communication: Beyond Verbal Communication The world around us is filled with people communicating with one another. A smile, a shouted hello, a handshake, an "I love you" -- with these and other forms of communication comes the basis of humanity and all that sets us apart from the animal world. It is in how we communicate that we are able to project our true selves to the world in which
An example of effective demonstrative communication is when a person is nodding while receiving information from the sender. However, when a person is talking to someone who has his/her arms folded, it's likely to be interpreted that he/she is defensive, cold, or uncomfortable, which is ineffective demonstrative communication. Listening and Responding in Demonstrative Communication: Similar to other forms of communication, listening and responding is an important aspect of demonstrative communication (Sheridan, 2011).
Communication is defined as both, the imparting or exchanging of information or news, and it is the successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings. The methods of communication can be verbal or non-verbal. In particular, the latter is known as demonstrative communication, which includes, the use of facial expression, body language, appearance, and various gestures to convey how he or she feels. Non-verbal communication is might be used to reinforce
communication includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves facial expressions, the tone of a person's voice, body language, and related issues. Smiles, handshakes, crossed arms, raised eyebrows, and comments that appear to be "dripping" with sarcasm are all part of demonstrative communication (Barnlund, 2008; Montana & Charon, 2008). Both listening and responding are involved in the interaction between individuals who use demonstrative communication, because this kind of communication can
Non-verbal communication refers to exchange of ideas and thoughts or a common understanding without the usage of words, in oral or written form. It is also popularly called as body language. It refers to the non-verbal cues in the form of position of hands and legs of a person, his smile and facial expression, eye contact, firmness of a handshake, body posture and several such clues which can help
Nonverbal Communication: Journal Entry From an early age, I was urged to always make eye contact when I spoke to others. I feel that making eye contact is natural, given that it seems people are more willing to listen to what you have to say, if you gaze directly into their face and eyes. I have since learned that eye contact is not commonly practiced in all cultures as a way
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