Other people’s business cards

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to make mention of how important it is to treat business cards that are given to you with respect. There is nothing worse than handing someone your business card at the breakfast table, only to find it left behind on the table at the end of the event.

Worse still is the person I saw who went through the business cards that came to him from those on his table and flicked back across the table the cards that he was not interested in. Or the person who was seen dumping the business cards he had been given into the bin on his way out the door.

Put yourself in these shoes and think how you would feel if it was your business card.

Not exactly encouraging if you were thinking of doing business with that person and I doubt you would consider referring them either.

Business cards are a fairly personal thing, so remember they are not just bits of card with writing, they are a representation of the person who gave it to you. Remember to take the business cards with you when you leave the table.

Happy Networking!