My first experience with a close friend who had partial hearing loss lead me to realise how much lip reading helped her. If she wasn't looking at your face her responses would often be nonsensical.
Also, I work in a noisy environment where hearing protection is mandatory, and I find I have less trouble understanding people if I can see their face.
Also, I work in a noisy environment where hearing protection is mandatory, and I find I have less trouble understanding people if I can see their face.