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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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