TALKING TOO LOUD

Don’t shout!!! I can’t stress how important this. I have a hearing loss and the way it was handled in my family was avoiding the obvious and shouting back and forth to each other. And the problem is just not in my family. Others normally are aware of someone having a hearing loss when they hear them talk extra loud or almost reach a level of talking that is almost shouting.

Maybe you don't realize that you are shouting to others but usually someone in the family or office will let you know that you are talking well above a normal speaking voice. If you are having the hearing problem it only draws more attention to the fact that you can't hear clearly. If you are the one shouting, please take a few minutes to figure out why you are shouting. If you are angry that is one thing; if someone can't hear you take time to see if there is another way to talk to them besides shouting.

I realize that some people can only respond to shouting and if that is the case you will probably have to handle things the best way you can. I determined at an early age that I would NEVER shout at someone who had trouble understanding something that was said. For me, I think shouting is rude but the main issue is really being sensitive of other people's feelings. We all can use some kindness along the way.