Theme: Habit                                            

Word of the day: Value

As the dust of CNY break settles down, it’s time to get serious with the usual speaking business in UMTMC.

Being fresh from the one-month long break, there was nothing fancy.  The theme – “Habits” was simple enough to reveal the manifold details of one’s life and character. Credits to TM Shafinas.

After a brief round of introduction, it was time for Table Topics. TM Pei San reminded everyone that one’s bad habit’s might be due to inheritance. The take-home message? You don’t have to take all the blame!

While being asked what were the 3 things she would need while being chased by the blood-craving zombie, ACS, CL Jing Yi took the audience by surprise. Apparently, being a marathon runner herself, a pair of good running shoes was enough. What a clever forfeiture. Having too many choices might not be good sometimes.

Next, it was CC, CL Ing Ting who attempted the topic given with motivational and inspirational words.
Perhaps the most thought-provoking question was one attempted by CC Yik Ming. If you were to choose between gift and reward, what would it be? Think.

 For Project Speech Session, CC, CL Jing Xian took up the challenge by attempting the project Speak Off the Cuff. This is no joke. The speaker is required to provide the evaluator with 5 possible topics. The evaluator will then select one at random. In the end, Jing Xian gave all of us a lecture about women rights in Malaysia and its potential room for improvement. Next, CC Fatimah presented an old tale which came with ancient intelligence and time-enduring values.

 Last but not least, it is an honour to witness ACB Suthaharan leading the panel of evaluation and offerring tips and advice for the improvement of the meetings.

Perhaps the user-friendly, affordable platform for you to make public speaking a habit is Toastmaster, particularly UMTMC who passionately advocates “the stage is always yours if you want it”.