In thinking about Scott Adams discussion of active listening, I wanted to apply it to table topics.
How often do we, as Table Topics Masters, ask a question, and not care about the answer? I think it is most of the time. I know I have been guilty of it. Revelling in the genius of my questions, rather than caring about the answer.
I think we could make a huge difference in the quality of table topics if we first and foremost care about the answer we receive. When we care about that answer, we will ask a different question. Illiciting a story that engages the audience should be the goal.
Think about this the next time you are Table Topics Master and let me know how it goes.
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This post was written by john on July 26, 2010
