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...
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Has Spring Sprung a Leak? – Table Topics
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...
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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...
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Absurdities Make for Fun Table Topics It is much easier to formulate 2 to 3 minute tall tale or story when you are working with what is most familiar. Try a Table Topics session with things that don’t make sense.. Select one of the following absurd objects and sell it with your own words to the TM...
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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...
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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...
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Valentine’s Day Table Topics Make the questions special by printing and cutting out each square, then cut out folding hearts on red construction paper. Glue or paste the squares onto the hearts. (Questions for Valentine’s Day – Print and paste onto red construction paper hearts.) Mother Nature made it rain cats and dogs on Valentine’s Day. What,...
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Table Topics: Inspiration The dictionary definition of inspiration: “The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative”. There is no single way to find inspiration because we are all influenced by different methods of inspiration. The good news is inspiration is something completely under our control. The trick is to...
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Glossophobia (Gloss-o-FO-bee-uh) Glossophobia, a fear of public speaking is a common type of social phobia, (social anxiety disorder). Glossophobics feel excessive self-consciousness, fear humiliation in social situations where they may be embarrassed or judged in front of others. Face your fears Envision your fear and take control If Public Speaking was a wild animal? Which animal. How...
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The 5 W’s Table Topic Questions As we contemplated our assignment to ask our fellow members and guests questions that might provoke thoughtful responses, we remember the 5 W’s as taught to us from an early age. Promote deep thinking with “who, what, when, where, why and how” questions. What would happen if we could travel to...
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