Well, the problem with stereotypes is they don't fit everyone.
I was born profoundly deaf, at age 3 I started wearing a Phillips hearing aid and every shirt I owned had to have a front right pocket for it (behind the ear aids came several years later). I went to regular public school and of course could not understand a word the teacher said. In the early grades managed to get by, poorly, mainly by watching what the other kids do. After grade 4, with a bad report card, my mother said the school thinks you should go to Robarts (one of 3 Ontario schools for the deaf). I of course didn't want to leave my friends. But anyway, and probably out of fear, I improved in Grade 5. Became an A student. Never being able to understand what the teacher said, but there were textbooks. In many respects, I am self taught. High school same thing, A student. On the hockey, volleyball, and football teams. Also worked out in the weight room every other day, ran 10 km the day between. The girls liked me. Went to Western University for engineering, stayed to do a Master's degree. Could never understand with the professors said, but there were textbooks, overheads, etc. 27 years now as a professional engineer.
I actually have an appointment on August 1 regarding cochlear implants.
Your comment about not being able to strike up a conversation with a hottie in a bar is stupid beyond measure. Two people will always find a means to communicate if the desire is there.
edit - just turned 54
edit2 - the sexcapades are all true
edit3 - kid was born when i was 46, married the mom at 48. So had plenty of time to f*** around.