Communication tips

If you have any hearing problems, try these tips to communicate with hearing people:

Have you thought about learning to lipread? Everyone lipreads to some extent, especially in noisy places.
Be open. Tell the person you're speaking to that you lipread, before you start a conversation.
Ask people to get your attention before they start talking to you.
Don't stand too far away from the person who's speaking to you.
Try to keep calm and don't panic. If you become anxious or flustered, it might be harder for you to follow what's being said.
If your hearing isn't the same in both ears, try turning your better side towards the person speaking to you.
If you don't catch what someone says first of all, don't be afraid to ask them to repeat it or say it in a different way.
If necessary, ask people to slow down and speak more clearly.
Don't be too hard on yourself. No one hears correctly all the time.
Make sure you can see the speaker's face and lips. Their gestures and facial expressions will help you understand what they're saying.