The Table Topics Contest rules state that topics must be of general interest
and
a suggested maximum of 4-words/titles/topics. The rules further state that the topic shall
not require a
detailed knowledge, but should lead to an opinion or conclusion.
We offer you a chance to put on your thinking cap and come up with at least 4-word
topics.
You can also use the topics below the next time you are the Topics Master. Give your
club members practice for
the contest by announcing topic, your name, club and location. Now put on your "thinking cap" and have fun posting your
table topics.
"The Conversation Piece"
by Bret Nicholaus and Paul Lowrie
Ballantine Books, Div. of Random House
ISBN:0-345-40711-3
It contains 320 interesting, thought provoking questions. Examples are:
#1 - If you could fly in a hot-air balloon over any city in the world,
what city would you choose?
#8 - What annually televised sporting event is an absolute must-see for
you?
#86 - If you could travel back in time to meet anyone in your family's
history, whom would you most want to meet?
#169 - What sound, other than ringing, would you want your telephone to make?
#204 - If you could be any age again for one week, what age and why?
#256 - If you had to wear a button with a maximum of five words what
would it be and why?
#315 - What national attraction or tourist site should every American see
at least once.
#320 - If you could add any question to this book, what would it be?
Another excellent source, more readily available and cheaper!, is to
buy a copy of National Enquirer. There are a zillion potential table
topics in it - and they all get laughs! Larry Fulton, DTM
Founder, VP-Ed
College of Charleston Toastmasters
Tell us about the best speech you ever heard, and why you consider it
the best?
Do you consider a computer in every classroom the cure for the
American educational system and what your reasons?
In 500 years, what will history have to say about the 20th century?
Paula Horwitz, AbleTMB Blue Ribbon Toastmasters
What is your law for success?
Do you think there are beings in other parts of the galaxy?
What is Love?
Does Nature react to human emotions?
Indra Chakrabarty: RichDel Toastmasters #3767 Div E Area 50
What is your Dream?
Jim Blowers, ATM-B,
Bellwood, Tri-Cities, and Richmond Three-Letter Clubs
Governor, Central Division, District 66
The agony of youth
The challenges of parenting
The Benefits of Toastmasters
To speak, or not to speak
Toastmasters celebrating the 21st century
Joyce M. Holland(webmaster) C.I.T.I.E.S #4138
Parlimentary Procedures
Working to excel
Achieving self-actualization
Mastery of life
Defeating Negative Attitudes
Replacing sadness with joy and happiness
JoyellyMe@aol.com #4138 L.A. CA
