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Wearing a mask and hearing people
Answered 4 years ago
Is it just me or is it super hard to hard people when wearing a mask? It's also hard for facial expression. Before you comment, I'm all for wearing the mask and do so, it just damn hard hearing lol
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4 years ago
Can you use a pen and paper? It maybe useful also there are now badges people can get that say I have hearing problems so may not understand you with the mask on. They maybe worth looking into. Hearing aids can be so small these days, so they do go unnoticed. I know my childs are so small they are hidden behind the ear and unless you are up close and actively looking you wouldnt know, was wearing one.
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4 years ago
The hearing aid comment is directed at anyone who may have them. That isnt aware of badges avail.
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4 years ago
I'm young and suppose haven't fully accepted that I have a hearing problem and try to hide it so haven't spoken to anyone about it besides Drs etc. Now with the mask though I'm living in my own world, can't understand anybody
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4 years ago
That sounds awful babe ❤
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4 years ago
^thanks xx
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4 years ago
It's horrible picking on someone with a hearing problems either by laughing when they don't hear or rolling eyes, giving another person they 'oh they didn't hear again' look etc, it's not their fault
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4 years ago
Yeah, I canceled my telehealth appointment as it would be pointless as I have hearing problems, face to face is fine, but over the phone I struggle. Now I don't know when I can get my appointments
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4 years ago
it's so hard, I have a hearing problem, now it's impossible : (
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4 years ago
Sorry. That's awful xx
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4 years ago
Thanks. It also not visible, so ppl don't really get it
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4 years ago
Xx
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4 years ago
The spit screens between checkout operators and customers are just as bad, if not worse. I can't hear a damn thing coming from behind them
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4 years ago
Haha yes it does make it hard to begin with, but with practise its easier. I used to work as a nurse and I am used to it so I can still understand everyone and what is going on. Hubby now takes me to all his appointments and everything so I can do the talking and he doesn't look stupid because he can't understand them either 😂
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4 years ago
It’s like trying to listen to the dentist. I have no idea what he’s saying. I just hope I’m not agreeing to him removing all my teeth.
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4 years ago
Lol
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4 years ago
😂
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4 years ago
lol that's great!
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4 years ago
We don't have to wear them and I haven't talked to anyone wearing one but I could imagine they would sound muffled
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4 years ago
Lucky you,
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4 years ago
Yes it is. It comes across mumbled.
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4 years ago
Yes it is. And I can't find anything to not fog up my glasses either which is annoying me
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4 years ago
Google how to make your glasses fog free
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4 years ago
Tried that. But luckily, I suppose, I'm at home with the kids I only need to wear one for about 30mims max at the grocery store so far and just took them off lol
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4 years ago
My glasses I mean not the mask
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4 years ago
Surgeons often use a bit of micropor tape across the top of their masks to stop glasses fogging. It’s cheap and available at any chemist, and super gentle on your skin (unless you’re allergic).
If you’re glasses are fogging it’s likely your mask isn’t fitting you correctly, so you could try a different style or size if you’re able find any.
If you’re glasses are fogging it’s likely your mask isn’t fitting you correctly, so you could try a different style or size if you’re able find any.
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4 years ago
Omg yes! I just had to get a blood test and the man doing it already had a thick indian accent then top it off with a mask I had no idea what was going on haha.
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4 years ago
I can not understand what anyone is saying lol i think I must usually lip read 😬
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4 years ago
Either can I. I just see their eyes starring lol
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4 years ago
Lol