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<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe environment you\u2019re in can make a big difference when it comes to communicating clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Make sure there is adequate lighting. Many people with hearing loss rely on lip reading, facial expressions, body language, gestures and other visual cues to infer meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go somewhere quiet. Settings with excessive background noise are notoriously difficult for people with hearing loss. Places with carpets, rugs, drapes, and upholstered furniture absorb sound better than those with wood, metal or concrete accents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sit strategically. If you\u2019re having company over (following state social distancing guidelines, of course), consider the seating arrangement. Sitting at a round table allows the person with hearing loss to have visual access to everyone\u2019s faces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Helpful Communication Etiquette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now that you know where<\/em> to have an effective conversation, we\u2019ll cover how<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Don\u2019t cover your mouth while talking, talk through a yawn or talk while chewing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don\u2019t speak from another room or while your back is turned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use other cues like saying your conversation partner\u2019s name or tapping them on the shoulder. Do not snap, clap or do anything else that is rude to get their attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid speaking over others in a group setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Position yourself closely enough to hear each other well but not so close the hearing impaired person can\u2019t easily switch between eye contact and lip reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you\u2019re asked to repeat yourself, don\u2019t talk unnaturally loud or slow. Try to speak clearly and rephrase if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more information about communication tips<\/a> or to schedule an appointment for a hearing test, call Pinnacle ENT Associates today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Holidays and Hearing Loss in the Pandemic Era<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Owl Research May Help with Diagnosing Infant Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- See a Doctor Before Buying Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Holidays and Hearing Loss in the Pandemic Era<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n