Me when I can't figure out fundamental frequencies and spectral rolloff so I study directional verbs and locus indexing
Learning sign language is a neat and helpful skill.
I got one of those voice amplifiers for work because my normal speaking voice is okay, but yelling is Out Of The Question.
print a little business card that says "not deaf, just not talking"
This happened to me too so here's what I say - roll with it. I think if you look at it from the right angle, it's incredibly comforting to know that you don't have to talk and they're cool with it, even if it is a bit awkward.
CW - transphobia
I don't know what kind of store it is for you but it happened to me at a sandwich place, and if I had a bad experience somewhere else where I felt judged because of my voice it was really nice having a safe backup place to fall back to when I needed it.
