Research shows that partners tend to respond more favourably to people with hearing loss (PWHL) who ask specific questions (“Did you say…?”) instead of “What?” or “Huh?”

The strategy chosen by the partner is even more important. The most common strategy is repetition. Rephrasing or confirming what you have said may be more effective if you find you are repeating more than once. Elaboration is the least effective strategy.

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