Public Speaking

Questions for Christmas (pdf version Happy Holidays) Q: Which philosophical description of “happy” best describes a modern Happy Holiday experience. what I experience here and now overall appreciation of one’s life as-a-whole the experience of joy, contentment, combined with a sense that one’s life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile human flourishing or prosperity Root of the word...

Governmental Grow & Power Question: Should Americans be free to live according to their beliefs without fear of government reprisal? Question: Should government have the power to dictate how we think, speak, and act regarding controversial social issues? Feminism tells young women and girls that they can do anything, however, males who identify as females are starting...

Table Topic Questions: Prior to Table Topics, perhaps in substitution to the educational minute, hand out Venn chart page (above) to everyone in the meeting. Request each person circle or select one word in each of the three columns or on the graphic itself. Have all copies returned to person in charge of Table Topics. During Table...

Questions to ask Popeye characters at a Job Interview For this table Topic I print this entire page, snipped out the character definitions, fold them in half, and, before the meeting starts, hand out one each to all table topic speakers, then asked the contestants to review their character’s description at their convenience. Later for the actual...

Why do we experience awkwardness? Brains that react with embarrassment to awkwardness situations increases trust and social cohesion. Feeling awkward activates the same regions in the brain as physical pain. Responses to awkward, uncomfortable situations are similar to Fight or Flight reactions. Fight or Flight reactions: Breathing and heart rate Breathing and heart rate increases during prolonged...

Visual Table Topics Print and cut out shape squares. Place shapes in a paper bag or basket. Do not identify any shape as round, heart, splat, etc. Allow speaker to define the shape. Allow Table Topics speaker to draw one shape out of the bag or basket. OR Spread the all shapes out on a table and...

Has Spring Sprung…a Leak? The spring storms start around March in the USA. The old adage “In like a lion, out like a lamb” describes March weather. “The storm starts, when the drops start dropping When the drops stop dropping then the storm starts stopping.” ― Dr. Seuss by Dr. Seuss Describe spring rain as though it...

Golden Ticket Put yourself in the shoes of Charlie who learn he’s been chosen to visit the Willie Wonka at his illusive and secretive chocolate factory.   Golden Ticket You find a Golden Ticket for the Ultimate Fantasy Prize What is your Ultimate Fantasy Prize? Golden Ticket Five Gold Ticket holders compete for the Ultimate Fantasy Prize...