More than just introducing yourself, there are only a handful of reasons why someones business card should make it to your desk.
By Michael Goldberg | January 26, 2016 at 02:30 AM
First and foremost ask yourself: Why have you collected the business cards in the first place? Are you collecting business cards just for the sake of it?
Are you exchanging cards, or just collecting their cards? Do you exchange cards with everyone you meet? What's your purpose?
Here are some of the reasons why people give you their card
Some people you meet at events will give you their card simply because they're speaking with you. Others will look to meet you just to hand you their card. Some will offer to exchange cards with the intention of getting together for the infamous “coffee meeting.”
Or some will see the value in collaboration and feel you can refer one another. Some may even “like” you (not the Facebook type of “like”) and want to learn more about you or from you. Some will want to date you and use the business card as a starting point or “opening line” (it's true!).
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