As Table Topics Master, my best Table Topics sessions have come from what I call 'conversational table topics'. These are simple, straightforward topics that you might encounter over a dinner table - no tricks, gimmicks or mind teasers.
I try to make the questions fun, light and entertaining. Here are some of my favorite questions:
Do you like your name or do you wish you had another one?
Is your job something you love to do?
If you had to choose between your cell phone, the internet or your TV, which one would you choose?
What is your favorite TV show and why?
Tell me about your best bosses and what you liked about them?
What's the best thing about being married?
What does retirement mean to you?
Other than myself, who do you find really funny?
Do you believe in palm reading and tarot carrots?
What is your favorite TV show and why?
What do you like best about Toastmasters?
What is your ideal vacation?
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Do you think it is important to vote?
What is your favorite fast food place?
What kind of drivers bother you the most?
What do you think of Wal-Mart?
Which do you like better, dogs or cats?
Is the world less safe or is this just hype?
Do the Toronto Maple Leafs really have a shot of winning the Stanley Cup this year? (You could use your own local sports team)
I find questions like this make people feel comfortable and want to participate. The result is some entertaining and humorous responses as well as some insight into your fellow club members. If you are stuck for an idea, perhaps you can give these a try and add some of you own.
