Outdoor conversations can be difficult because of traffic noise. Wind noise can affect your hearing aid. Try moving into a quiet spot away from the traffic, if you want to talk. In noisy places it can be helpful to adjust the volume of your hearing aid until the conversation is as clear as possible. If you switch your hearing aid off in a noisy place then take it out, or it will act as an earplug.
Distance Try to sit or stand facing the speaker.
In a group, try to position yourself where you can see all the faces. A distance of between four and seven feet is usually best for lipreading depending upon your eyesight. Echoes Echoes can cause problems for hearing impaired people, especially those with a hearing aid. Try to hold conversations in a room with soft furnishings. Carpets, curtains, and soft chairs help to cut out echoes.