I have a problem hearing over the telephone

I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time

I have trouble understanding things on TV

I have to strain to understand conversations

I have to worry about missing a telephone ring or doorbell

I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a crowded room or restaurant

I get confused about where sounds come from

I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves

I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children

I have trouble understanding the speaker in a large room such as at a meeting or place of worship

Many people I talk to seem to mumble (or do not speak clearly)

People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say

I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses

I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I will reply improperly

Family members and friends have told me they think I may have a hearing loss