By being aware of different types of listening environments will help you achieve more effective communication with your friends and family who wear hearing aids. Quieter environments, small groups and one-to-one situations are easier for understanding conversations then noisy restaurants, car journeys and sporting events. In noisier environments such as a restaurant, communication can be made easier by: Letting them sit with their back to a wall Ensuring tables are away from the kitchen and busy bar areas Avoiding locations with loud music/live bands Patience Be patient with your family and friends who use hearing aids as there still will be times when you might need to repeat parts of a conversation to ensure they understand everything.