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Know who you want to call upon before coming to lectern. Ask
toastmaster of evening who is speaking. Sit in back of room to see who is
available.
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Know what you want to ask before coming to lectern. Put the
names of those who you wish to call upon next to question.
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Don’t call upon speakers of the evening unless there are very
few toastmasters in attendance.
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Don’t make the question beyond the usual scope of the person’s
knowledge. Use things you learned from the person’s icebreaker to
individualize question for newer toastmaster.
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Ask questions that are direct to enable the person answering
the question to start immediately.
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Try to keep the questions light especially during June and
December, and at dinner meetings.
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At the very least, make certain every toastmaster who doesn’t
have a speaking role is called upon.
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Avoid themes that are time consuming. Keep an eye on the
clock. Don’t go past 9 pm unless absolutely necessary.
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When possible, have themes that connect the questions
together. E.g. weather, travel, current events
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When possible, ask the more experienced toastmaster tougher
questions.
