I have a problem hearing over the telephone

I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time

People complain that I turn the TV volume too high

I have to strain to understand conversations

I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ringing

I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a party

I get confused about where sounds come from

I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves

I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children

I have worked in noisy environments (assembly lines, jackhammers, jet engines, etc.)

Many people I talk to seem to mumble, or don't speak clearly

People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say

I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses

I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I'll reply improperly

To be answered by a family member or friend:
Do you think this person has a hearing loss?