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Golden Rule of Reciprocity

Law of Reciprocity A maxim of altruism to govern behavior Appears in most religions and cultures Can be positive or negative Golden Rule Anglican theologians and preachers popularized the term “Golden Rule” to description the Law of Reciprocity in early 17th century...

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History of the Pledge of Allegience

Teaching Patriotism in the Public Schools While researching the history of public schools in America, we ran across this historical gem: Methods Teaching Patriotism in the Public Schools. In 1887, after the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction, retired Union Army...

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Popeye Table Topics

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...

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Light Tiger Dragon

Hypocrisy of Faith Chaos has convinced us that it is time to claim our status among the tigers according to the Chinese zodiac – that’s about the extent to which Chaos knows anything about Chinese zodiac or cares as we consider ourself...

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Awkward – Table Topics

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....

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The Condemned Man

Back in the Colosseum Days… The ampitheater was filled with a howling mob screaming to see a hapless prisoner torn to pieces. A great lion in his cage roared loudly with rage and hunger. Soon the condemned man, weaponless and stripped of...

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Willie Wonka Table Topics

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...

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