But you can lip read right?
Yes, I can lip read but it takes a lot of strength and energy to figure out your mouth formation. Lip reading isnât even 30% accurate.
Itâs âDid the person say mat or bat?â or if you figure out some words itâs âThe __ __ into __ __ and ___ behind the ___ ___â guessing game. We miss half the sentence so we just guess. âThe dog ran into the house and hid behind the kitchen table?â When the person actually said âThe cat walked into the house and hid behind the couchâ Sometimes we misinterpret/hear what is being said. âHow is the weatherâ could heard as âHow are you?â
So when talking to someone who does lip read, donât assume itâs a MAGICAL SUPERPOWER! Because itâs not. It takes a lot of energy from us trying to figure out the missing gaps. Donât over exaggerate your mouth movements either. Speak slow, clearly and face us when speaking.
Also itâs extremely hard to lip read someone whenâŚ
1) They have a facial hair
2) Covering their mouths when talking
3) Chewing/having food in mouth while talking
4) Having anything near their face. Example: scarf, hand
5) Bad lighting in the area
6) Over exaggerating their mouth movements
7) Facing away mid-talkingÂ
9) Barely moving mouth when speaking
What to do when youâre with someone who lip readsâŚ
1) Make sure youâre in a good area of lighting. Ask if the person can see/read your lips before speaking any farther
2) Make sure you arenât chewing anything while talking
4) Leave your hands away from your face
5) Have minimal facial hair possible. This especially when you know youâll be communicating with a lipreader daily
6) Speak slowly, clearly.Â
7) If they ask you to repeat, please do so.
8) Face them when speaking - this IS important of course.
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