If you think it's aggrevating being the talker, try being the listener. I have a hearing defecit and it's gotten to the point where if I don't hear it after the 3rd time, I just give up and nod politely, or go "Ahahah, yeah."

I don't like asking people to repeate themselves probably as much as they enjoy repeating themleves. But if I don't, then I don't get to hear half the conversation.

Damn concerts...