My Toastmasters role script: Table Topics Master

567th meeting 

[Go to the lectern; shake hands with the Toastmaster]

[Start with a Sanskrit Shloka about Rashi]

....... ॐ .......

न कश्चिदपि जानाति 
किं कस्य श्वो भविष्यति ।
अतः श्वः करणीयानि 
कुर्यादद्धैव वुद्धिमान् ॥
No one knows what will happen tomorrow. So, wise people do today what should be done tomorrow.

Thank you, Mister/Madam Toastmaster, Fellow Toastmasters, and welcome Guests! 
Today, I will be your master Astrologer aka Pt. Omkar Nath Shastri!

Unlike horoscope, the topics in this session are impromptu. The table topic round will help you go beyond your stars and shine as a lucid orator. You have 1 to 2 minutes to prove your destiny as a natural speaker. Toastmasters and guests – all are invited. If nobody comes, you will called on the astrologer’s wish

I request all the TT participants to use the word of the day.

I will invite speakers based on the horoscopes.

12 signs, 12 topics.

Mister/Madam Timer, did all of our participants qualify?

Mister/Madam Grammarian, did all of our speakers use the Word of the Day?

Now, take this time to vote for your favorite Table Topics Speaker using the ballots on the tables. (Give a recap of all those who qualified and what they spoke about)

I now return control of the meeting to the Toastmaster.

Mister/Madam Toastmaster

Topics

1.       Mesha (A, L, E, I, O)

Aries (Mar 20 – Apr 18)

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I was non-believer in Astrology until I met a girl/ boy of my life.

2.       Vrishabha (B, V, U, W)

Taurus (Apr 19 – May 19)

_

You can’t change what is written already on your forehead/ palms.

3.       Mithuna (K, CHH, GH, Q, C)

Gemini (May 20 – Jun 20)

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Suppose, you are a Mangalik (a Vedic Zodiac sign defect). In order to save the life of your future spouse you have to marry a dog. How will you propose a dog for this cause to marry with you?

4.       Karka (DD, H)

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 21)

a

What is the likelihood that 1/12^th of the world’s population is having the same kind of the day?

5.       Simha (M, TT)

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 21)

b

Practicing Astrology in this digital age is a ‘giant leap backward’.

6.       Kanya (P, TTHH)

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sep 20)

c

Should we not condemn astrology as a form of bigotry(bias)? (Isn’t it discrimination by birth date?)

7.       Tula (R, T)

Libra (Sep 21 – Oct 22)

d

If astrologers are so good, why aren’t they rich?

8.       Vrscika (N, Y)

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

e

Convince your parents to allow you to marry a girl/ boy you love with whom your Kundli(a zodiac chart) says otherwise.

9.       Dhanusha (BH, F, DH)

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 22)

f

Will you wear your zodiac color(Red/Black/Green) on your first blind date for assured success?

10.   Makara (KH, J)

Capricorn (Dec 23 – Jan 19)

g

Suppose, your Astrologer says that you have life threats from ‘fire’, ‘water’ and ‘height’? Is he true? If yes, how to handle these threats?

11.   Kumbha (G, S, Sh)

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

h

In your childhood your Astrologer said that you would get a beautiful/ handsome spouse. So, should you stop trying?

12.   Mina (D, CH, Z, TH)

             Pisces (Feb 19 -  Mar 19)

                    i

How will you handle your manager and subordinates by taking cues from your zodiac sign?

||इति गोलमेजम वार्तालाप: सम्पूर्णम ||

Yours Sincerely,
Signing off
TM ShastriJi :)

Thank you!

Prediction

You all have an adventures life ahead!