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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...

Reruns are rebroadcasts of movies or programs that have already been aired on TV. Rerun of the vote Rehash of something familiar, imitation Try these Table Topic questions: How important are reruns in your grand scheme of television-watching life? Choose: International Dog Show Competition or your favorite all time rerun? Why Have you ever tried to rerun...

Official Holidays are designated by governments, religious organizations. USA has about 10 paid holidays. The remainder are unofficial ‘holidays’ tossed like mud on a wall to see what sticks. Talk Like a Pirate Day was started by a racketball injury in which the player fell and yelled Aaarrrr, which sparked the idea Humor columnist Dave Berry got...