Terrific Tips to Tackle Table Topics in Toastmasters (with Structures)
Ahh, table topics.
Do you feel scared whenever it’s time for table topics?
Do you hesitate to raise your hand when volunteers are called?
Does your mind go blank when you receive the topic?
We’ve all been there. The bane of every Toastmaster. Some jokingly call it Terror Topics.
We dread it, but we know the importance of table topics, or rather, impromptu speaking.
It is useful when it comes to job interviews, small talks or picking up girls being asked to do a last-minute talk at work.
And so, I decided to master this skill. I’ve attended workshops, watched countless Youtube videos and read public speaking books.
What I’ve learnt is that answering table topics is just like giving a regular speech. It has a structure. And once you understand what structure to use based on the question, you can answer the topic easily.
Here, I am sharing with you 8 structures you can use to tackle table topic questions, with example topics and answers for each structure.
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