Know About Business Card Etiquette
When you print business cards, you must also know the etiquette that using it entails. Your investment in business card printing will be useless if you distribute your business cards in an impolite manner. If you print business cards, it must enhance our image not damage it. If you do not know the proper etiquette in business card printing and distribution, you are in luck. This article will provide you with all the information you need about business card etiquette.
Take good care of your cards:
The first tip we can give you in business card etiquette is to take good care of your business cards. Do not just leave them in the open, or stuff them haphazardly in your wallet or purse. Color business cards are portals of communications for you and your potential contacts. They must always look the best that they can be, without scratches, smudges or folds. If you give a damaged business card to a potential contact, that first impression might damage your overall image to him or her. So it is always a good practice to take care and preserve the quality of your business cards.
As a side note, if you are having trouble in maintaining the good quality of your business cards, you may want to try printing plastic business cards. These are damage resistant in a lot of areas, so they will not break, tear or fade too easily. Ask you online business card printing service if they can print plastic business cards for you.
Always have a few with you:
The next tip is about the distribution of your business cards. It is always a good idea to have a few copies of your business cards with you at all times. You never know when opportunity may strike, and you suddenly meet a business contact, that will change and enrich your business. So always be prepared to give them out to anyone by carrying them with you at all times.
Know the business card customs of a country:
Next, when giving your business card away, you really have to know the proper business card giving etiquette for the country you are in. Some countries have a certain way of giving business cards respectfully. Anything less than that and your image for that particular business contact may suffer. In countries like Japan for example, a business card must be given with both hands palms up, along with a small bow depending on your “seniority”. Just research on the various business card customs in the country you are in so that you know the proper business card etiquette.
Ask for business cards in return:
Regardless of customs though, it is always polite to ask for a business card in return. It is just common sense to also ask for the contact information of the person you have given to your business card. This conveys the subtle message to your receiver that you also care for the person, and you are not just after him or her as a contact. So ask if your business contacts have their own business cards as well.
Remember these simple business card etiquette tips and you can be assured of gaining trusting and friendly business contacts from now on.
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Comment from shawneesue12
Time March 23, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I agree with you. I have never thought it was very classy to even register for gifts. I think it puts too much pressure on people. Where I am from, wishing wells, money trees and treasure chests are now becoming very popular and are deemed quite appropriate. Being an Aussie though, we are much more laid back when it comes to etiquette. I like the way you have worded your little cards. I think it's tasteful as you have made it very clear that your guests are in no way obligated to participate. In saying all that, many people will always think it's tacky. Many people don't understand that you don't really require the knife block, the toaster or the coffee plunger.
I think if this is going to work for you then go for it!
We are doing something similar and I don't really care what anyone thinks about it. No one is obligated to give us anything at all. They all know this and most people who rsvp'd said they prefered to do this as they know we will put it toward what we really want… A down payment for a new home. You are never going to please everyone. Some will always be whingers. Have a beautiful wedding.
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Time March 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm
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Comment from Steven T
Time March 23, 2010 at 2:06 pm
from what i've gathered in my job hunting research, 7 days is usually the minimum time you'd wait before calling them. It might be better to wait 10 days.
I would only call people you've already talked to and feel comfortable with. Don't call a "higher up". I think that would be a bad move.
But if you call an underling or "peer" he won't be able to help you much, even if he thinks you're awesome. You really need to call the hiring manager only. I would do it on day 9. You might want to email him now, if you have his email. This wouldn't be a bad idea and he can respond at his leisure.