are you deaf?

Asked rhetorically and sarcastically to someone who appears not to be listening or who is not following instructions. Due to its negative connotation, the phrase is considered offensive to those who are actually hearing-impaired. Hello? Are you deaf? I asked you when you would have this report finished. I've told you how to do this five times now. Are you deaf?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hermione	hər-MIE-ə-nee (English)	Greek Mythology
Gussie	GUS-ee	English
Charisse	shə-REES	English
Kermit	['kɜ:mit]
Cornett	[kɔ:'net]
Justin	['dʒʌstin]