Comments on: Don’t Throw Your Business Card

By: david_bdml

david_bdml — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:20:53 +0000

I have to admit, I have done this multiple times. I have thrown my business card with a spin also, sort of like playing cards. I have even slide my card across a long desk. I do have a nice touch, because of my finger flip and the card was presented in the proper direction.

I have never noticed or realized the message I was portraying. I believe in my business and what we do for our clients. It is my passion, but I guess I have been looking like a Jackass.

I can honestly say, thanks for the post.

Live and Learn…Thanks again Michael.

By: Michael Reynolds

Michael Reynolds — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:33:00 +0000

Toni,

Sure! Click on the link in the blog post and it will lead you here:

http://boingboing.net/2009/02/19/business-card-etique.html

You will see a short video with examples

Thanks!

By: Toni Roberts

Toni Roberts — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:29:14 +0000

Michael, you mentioned a protocol the Japanese use to exchange business cards. Could you elaborate on that?

By: Jenn Baron

Jenn Baron — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:41:01 +0000

I agree that we need to be mindful of how we present ourselves and our businesses to others including how we hand things to others. I also agree with Laura in that you need to take time to be prepared with cards. You can miss out on opportunities and look unprepared if you’re without cards. A bit of mindfulness and planning makes all the difference.

By: Lorri Markum

Lorri Markum — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:38:37 +0000

I couldn’t agree more, Michael. I too have been negatively effected by those that toss, throw or nonchalantly engage in exchanging business cards. It absolutely gives the receiver the impression that #1 – you [recipient] are not important and are wasting the other person’s time or #2 – the ‘giver’ of the card doesn’t hold much integrity or value in his or her business, as you mentioned.

Thank you for posting this message. Hopefully those who offend the etiquette will take note.

By: Laura Allen

Laura Allen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:59 +0000

SO TRUE! And even worse are the people who don’t even carry them. I am always appalled at networking events when people say, “Oh, I forgot to bring my cards.” It’s a networking event! What ARE they thinking! I advise massage therapists, if you are the forgetful type, to open your closet and put a few cards in the pocket of every coat and jacket you own. Use some other event as a trigger to fill up your card case, such as every week, when you water your plants, fill up your card case. If you’re the type that switches purses frequently, take a bunch of cards home and put some in every purse. There is no excuse for being caught without your cards.