Business card etiquette (US Style)

January 29, 4:51 PMDC Etiquette ExaminerCelena Gill

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I have been on a whirlwind tour this week...and have been doing business.  In presenting myself to new connections, I am always sure to have a fresh, crisp, clean business card ready for exchange.  Here are some general tips form Buzzle.com:

General Business Card Etiquette Tips:

•Business cards are an internationally recognized means of presenting personal contact details, so ensure you have a plentiful supply.
•Demonstrating good business etiquette is merely a means of presenting yourself as best you can. Failure to adhere to foreign business etiquette does not always have disastrous consequences.
•When traveling abroad for business it is advisable to have one side of your business card translated into the appropriate language.
•Business cards are generally exchanged at the beginning of or at the end of an initial meeting.
•Good business etiquette requires you present the card so the recipient’s language is face up.
•Make a point of studying any business card, commenting on it and clarifying information before putting it away.