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Biophilic

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5. I so understand and commiserate with you.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 07:39 AM

Nov 25

I’ve spent the weekend trying to figure out what’s best to do. I have cochlear implants which have helped a lot, but not in super busy, noisy restaurants. We went to this restaurant last Thanksgiving and it was torturous. The food is excellent but spending two hours basically isolated while surrounded by other people having a great time. Nah. I just have to phrase it so I don’t hurt feelings. Good grief.
Good luck with your efforts.

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How to tell my friends I won't be able to attend the annual pre-holiday dinner. [View all] 3Hotdogs Nov 25 OP

Tell them the truth. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #1

In your case, it probably won't help, but mahatmakanejeeves Nov 25 #2

Thanks. 3Hotdogs Nov 25 #3

Have you tried a sound cancelling unit? Before I got my aids, I couldn't hear anything in a restauraunt clearly ... marble falls Nov 25 #4

I so understand and commiserate with you. Biophilic Nov 25 #5

I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 Nov 25 #6

Besides the usual audiologist, I have made 5 visits over the years to an E.N.T. MD. 3Hotdogs Nov 25 #7

Might you benefit from a Speech-to-Text app? JoseBalow Nov 25 #8

I don't think so. In most situations - outdoors, gatherings of four or five people, I am ok with hearing other people. 3Hotdogs Nov 25 #9

Any chance that the group can book a private dining room? Tanuki Nov 25 #10

Good idea. There is time enough to explore that. 3Hotdogs Nov 26 #11

I'd go and smile or shrug a lot Marthe48 Nov 26 #12

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