Thankfully, almost all of my "where is it coming from" moments are just funny, not crucial to a job or life threatening in any way...
I totally agree and am also very thankful that these moments, for me, are usually, at worst, just annoying. I know that's not the case for everyone, so my thoughts are with all who have to cope with this in more serious circumstances. I think we do tend to hone our other senses and become a bit more aware of our surroundings as a result of our difficulties with directionality.
My husband is getting a little better with naming the room he's in rather than just "I'm in here!"
And I think (or at least I hope!) that people with whom I talk are flattered by the absolutely rapt attention I pay them when they're speaking -- I don't take my eyes off their faces (and mouths!)
And I do my best to keep my dog in my line of vision when I'm on the phone so I'll know whether
he's the barking dog I hear or whether it's the dog belonging to the person on the other end of the phone!
Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)