An Impromptu Script

I think my favorite part about twisting balloons is talking with tables that are enjoying themselves. I enjoy playing off what they have to say and generally having fun with them. But as much as I enjoy playing around the table, I have a brief script that I use to try to get conversation started.

My script is neither long nor set, just a couple of jokes and conversation starters to get things going. I don't always use it, but it sure is nice to know what to say when I approach a table.

Here is what I say to get things started:

Hi there. How are you. I am great. Would you like a balloon today? What would you like? What color?

Okay, nothing groundbreaking so far.

How old are you? Seven? Cool. I guess that puts you in, what, the second grade?

Unless it is near the end of the school year, the best guess for the grade is the age - 5. If I am surprised by how old they are for their grade I stop at this point and try to think of something else.

How do you like the second grade? Good. I loved the second grade...both times.

This gets a good laugh sometimes. The kids don't always get it, but the parents do. I think it is important to entertain everyone at the table, not just the kids.

I have a few other stock jokes that I have ready if I need them. I like being spontaneous, but it helps to prepare for spontaneity.

I would love to hear some stock jokes and conversation starters that you have.