Sorry? I can't understand what you're saying

[redcoast]

I can't hear shit. It's really getting aggravating. I don't know whether I can't hear anything or whether I just can't understand, but either way I'm that person going "Huh? HUH

Comments

[miripanda]

I have two thoughts.... one, people might be mumblier or talking faster than you're used to so gradually you'll adjust...and two, if you go get standard issue squishy earplugs from CVS you may find you can actually hear better with those middle layers of noise filtered out or toned down. When I wear earplugs to concerts I can magically hear the vocals over the bass and it's the best thing ever.

[redcoast]

I think the ear plugs we use are standard-issue squishy ones, they just are a little too big for my ear canals, I think. I should always remember to wear ear plugs to concerts (and movies!) because the sound hurts my ears to the extent that I have to put my fingers in my ears anyway. I'm a big sissy like that though.

[asakiyume]

I like the sound transformation that turns "mornin'" into "party"--maybe your brain's hopefulness?

And I like the idea of getting people to repeat compliments :D

[redcoast]

Well I ask them to repeat everything, not just compliments ... if an insult is repeated, does that make it more true?

more true?

[asakiyume]

Hmmm. I think getting people to repeat things makes them have to commit to what they're saying. A guy who will repeat that you're a cutie is not to embarrassed or ashamed to own his statement. I guess a guy who was willing to repeat his insult would, likewise, be nervy enough to stand by what he said.

... I don't think in either case they're necessarily true. (Though I'd agree that you're definitely a cutie)

Re: more true?

[redcoast]

You know the saying "What I tell you three times is true"? Like a magic spell?

[a_neonta]

I also have a terrible time hearing people over background noise. I do a lot of smiling and nodding, which usually works unless the person has asked me a question that can't be answered with a nod, and then it's embarrassing.

I am also incapable of understanding men with deep voices over the phone, which is troublesome because my husband's voice gets deeper when he's tired, and we usually only talk on the phone when he's away doing something tiring.

We should learn to read lips.

[beraht]

I do this a lot when I talk to you on the phone. I have a really hard time understanding you.

I also had an exceptionally hard time with Vince's mom. I just say "yeah" a lot and hope you don't notice, or I'm not agreeing that I eat boogers, or something.

[redcoast]

my cell's microphone isn't helping matters i'm sure

[redcoast]

Rebecca, you mumble like a mumbling mumbler. :P <3

Arrgh yes. Fuckity fuck.

[beraht]

Depending on the person, I can see that being an actual question. B, say, or Magda.

[beraht]

They wanted to know if you wanted some nipples? o_O