Analysing Mary Fisher videos

• There were a few potential listening barriers for me in the video. One was the fact that I am not personally affected by AIDS. I can't imagine what it must be like to live with the disease, so it was sometimes difficult for me to fully understand Mary Fisher's experiences. Another potential barrier was the fact that the video was quite long. I found myself getting distracted at times, but I made a conscious effort to stay focused.

I agree with your classmate that Mary Fisher's speech was very powerful. She was able to convey a lot of emotion and passion, even though she was speaking about a very difficult topic. I also think she did a great job of using active listening to connect with her audience. She made eye contact, she listened attentively, and she responded to their questions and comments.

I think the most important thing that Mary Fisher's speech taught us is that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their HIV status. She challenged us to think about AIDS in a new way, and she inspired us to be more compassionate and understanding.

I think it's important to have these kinds of conversations about AIDS, especially in today's political climate. AIDS is still a very real and devastating disease, and we need to continue to fight for the rights of people living with HIV. Mary Fisher's speech is a powerful reminder of the importance of this fight.