An opportunity to learn impromptu speaking and provides an opportunity for everyone at the meeting to speak.

When you are the Table Topicmaster:

1. Ask questions that can easily be answered in 1-2 minutes. No questions that can be answered yes or no.
2. Don't say the name of the person that you are going to call on until after you ask the question.
3. Call on people that aren't speaking on the program that day first.
4. Have questions that relate to the meeting theme.
5. Keep your comments short. Your job is to give others a chance to speak, not to give a series of mini-talks yourself.
6. Watch your total time. Always conclude by 10 till the hour.

When you are asked a Table Topic question:

1. Stand.
2. Address the group.
   A. Madame Topicmaster...
   B. Fellow Toastmasters...
   C. Honored Guests...
   
3. Frame your response so that its a 1-2 minute mini-speech. Should have an opening, body and conclusion. (Try not to ramble.)
4. Avoid nervous habits with your hands.

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