25 October 2025
Article published by: wxie
Date of publication: 25 October 2025
title: Table Topic Master: Awkward moments description: On 2025-10-25 hosted a table topics session in CAAS TMC. —
Dear Fellow members, Distinguished guests,
Start with Vulnerability 破冰自曝 Begin by sharing your own awkward story to create a safe space. 主持人可先分享自己的尴尬经历，降低参与者紧张感。
Creative Timekeeping 创意计时 Use a fun sound (e.g., a bell) to signal when time is up. 用摇铃或趣味音效严格控制在1-2分钟内，增加仪式感。
Positive Reframing 积极重构 Award “Most Creative Recovery” instead of “Most Awkward Moment”. 设置“最佳应变奖”取代“最尴尬时刻”，引导积极视角。
Bilingual Flexibility 双语灵活切换 Allow speakers to respond in either language, or mix both for humor. 允许演讲者中英文自由表达，甚至穿插使用制造笑点。 —
Good morning.
Today I am glad to host the table topics session. However, I am not the Table Topics Master.
Actually, I don’t want to alarm anybody in this room, but it’s just come to my attention that the person to your right is a master. Also, the person to your left is a master. In fact the person sitting in every seat is a Master. You just need come to the stage.
First there are 8 rules here, a lot but very simple.
When you come to the stage, we shake hands first with smiles, of course.
Then I will ask you a question about today’s Table Topics.
You speak out the question, think about it for 10 seconds, then deliver a speech as the answer.
Your speech should be at least 1 minute long, but no longer than 2 minutes. Please respect our timer’s signal.
One of the audience could challenge you with a question.
You can answer that question, too.
Please write down your name on the white board after your speech.
We shake hands and you can go back to sit.
Are there any questions? OK, let’s begin.
《电梯逃生记》** Your stomach loudly rumbles in a silent, crowded elevator. How do you break the tension? 在寂静拥挤的电梯里，你的胃突然大声抗议。你会如何化解这尴尬的沉默？
《错位的拥抱》** You enthusiastically hug someone from behind… only to realize it’s a stranger. What’s your next move? 你从身后热情拥抱某人……却发现对方是陌生人。下一步你会怎么做？
《视频会议的神秘嘉宾》** Your pet (or family member) bursts into the frame during a serious video call. Describe the scene. 严肃的视频会议中，你的宠物（或家人突然闯入镜头。描述当时的场景。
《临时失忆的称呼》** You call your colleague by the wrong name—repeatedly. How do you recover? 你多次叫错同事的名字——该如何挽回局面？
《卫生纸危机》** You’re trapped in a restroom stall with no toilet paper. How do you call for help without humiliation? 你被困在厕所隔间，卫生纸却用完了。如何不失体面地求救？
《自动纠正的背叛》** Your phone “autocorrects” a harmless message into something deeply embarrassing. What did it say? 手机将一句无害的对话“自动纠正”成社死内容。猜猜它变成了什么？
《手滑的“回复所有人”》** You accidentally send a private rant about your boss to the entire team. How do you save your job? 不小心把吐槽老板的私密消息发到了全员群聊。如何保住工作？
《衣橱事故现场》** Your zipper breaks minutes before an important presentation. What’s your creative fix? 重要演讲前几分钟，拉链突然崩开。你的紧急创意解决方案是？
《错位的挥手》** You wave energetically at someone across the room… who is actually waving at the person behind you. 你向房间对面的人热情挥手…却发现对方其实在招呼你身后的人。
《公共场所的“独奏会”》** Your music suddenly blasts through headphones in a quiet library. What song shocked everyone? 在安静的图书馆里，你的音乐突然从耳机漏音。是哪首歌让全场震惊？
Awkward moments don’t define us — how we recover does. The real courage is laughing at ourselves while continuing to connect boldly. May we never stop being vulnerable enough to create awkward moments — because perfect people never have stories worth telling.
Thank you. Back to TMD.
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