Some Deaf people can perceive a bit of sound, but it is very difficult to understand specific

sounds like speech when there are other sounds going on. Therefore, reducing the

signal-to-noise ratio by turning the volume down on background noise, while increasing it on

targeted sound, is key. Do you ever experience signal-to-noise problems in certain situations?

When do you have trouble hearing someone speaking to you? Do you have ways to "turn down

the background sound? To help someone with hearing problems understand what you are

saying, what are ways to change the signal-to-noise ratio to help them hear you?