u/Alone-Location6027

Reading ended up being way easier for me than actual conversations.

I can follow text pretty well most of the time, but once people start talking quickly or multiple people talk at once, my brain just checks out completely.

Weirdly exhausting even when I technically understand the language.

I’ve started working with more international clients recently, and communication has been more challenging than I expected. Even when everyone understands basic English, tone and intent sometimes get lost, especially in written work.

For those in similar situations, how do you manage this effectively without slowing down your workflow too much?