February 2016

Abbiocco

36 Attendees   Mother Tongue was the theme of the evening. And we discovered there are expressions that defy translation. “Abbiocco” is one. It’s the Italian word for “the tired feeling you have after you eat lots of food”. Thanks to our guest, Matteo from Bologna, we now have just the right word for something …

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The Right Moment

29 Attendees   When is the right moment to speak? When is the right moment to get on stage? Our Toastmaster of the Evening, Volker, made it clear: “the right moment is now! Coming to Toastmasters and not speaking, is like seeing a $100 bill on the ground and not picking up.”   Our speakers …

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