Table Topics helps develop your ability to organize your thoughts quickly and respond to impromptu questions or topics. The Table Topics section of the meeting usually follows the prepared speech presentations.

The Toastmaster of the meeting introduces the Topicsmaster, who gives a brief description of the purpose of Table Topics.

The Topicsmaster states the question or topic briefly and then calls on a member or guest at random to respond. Each Table Topics speaker receives a different topic or question.

As a Table Topics speaker, you may stand next to your chair or move to the lectern to give your response depending on the policy of your club. The Topicsmaster will specify the allotted time for responses.