This is an interesting thread and I’m glad to read that others have thought about the same thing that I have considered.
I think that had it been years ago, before these almost miniature devices have been introduced, I might have been concerned re: public “acceptance” or view of my disability. That was due to the types of devices (in the ear) that were very noticeable and rather ugly, if you ask me, and make it immediately clear to others that you have this issue.
However, now that the devices are very, very small and can be colored to match your hair, they are so much less noticeable that I would imagine that it’s less of an issue.
I’m saying this, at the moment anyway, not based on personal experience because I’m getting my first pair in 2 weeks, so I may feel differently about this topic once I am “out in the world” with them.