that's what we all do, fill in the blanks. but again, it also depends on the person we're lipreading....so many variables. Are they wearing a beard? Sunglasses? is there distracting background noise? good lighting? are they in front of a window? are they staying still and right in front of or are they walking around? etc etc etc
There are less blanks to fill in, the more you know someone and the more they know you.
I hope you don't think the Sue Thomas show is a realistic portrayal.
