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I have never posted on this particular board before but I do have a related issue so I figured I could go ahead and talk about my situation hear to get some help and maybe some advice. There is this girl that I think is beautiful but I don't know how to approach because she has a hearing aid. I'm a little nervous about approaching her because I really don't know how severe her condition is and I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable or make the situation awkward if just up and talk to her out of the blue and she can't hear me. I have had been around people that have had hearing problems in the past but that was when I was younger. Now that I'm in college, I haven't had a conversation with a hearing impaired person in years. I really want to make the best impression and come off as nice as possible. I have been watching her for awhile because I see her a lot on campus. She has a person that walks around with her that does sign language. I don't know if i should introduce myself to her and let her help me or what. I just want things to go smooth. I want her to feel comfortable. Any suggestions on how I can just start a conversation with her without her having problems knowing what I am saying? She seems like she's a nice girl and I just want to meet her and tell her that I think she's very beautiful. Maybe then see where things go from there. I just need to get the conversation started though. Can anybody help me please?