tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post4047011292853642125..comments2023-07-26T05:11:09.210+00:00Comments on Connecting is not Enough: Do you hand out more than one business card to a new contact at a networking event?Andy Lopatahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727833067768795959noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-6595505222798257522008-10-02T02:47:00.000+00:002008-10-02T02:47:00.000+00:00I absolutely agree with the pushy comment. Giving ...I absolutely agree with the pushy comment. Giving someone more than one card on a first encounter is obnoxious. <BR/><BR/>It's been quite a while since someone's tried it, but in the past I've had someone I have a good relationship with try and give me a stack of cards. I always politely decline.<BR/><BR/>In this day and age all of my contacts are always with me in my BlackBerry. If I need to make a referral or introduction I have everything I need in there. It's probably been 10 years since I've given anybody somebody elses card. A good virtual introduction via e-mail is much more appropriate.<BR/><BR/>Happy Networking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-33282930180290002352008-09-28T07:30:00.000+00:002008-09-28T07:30:00.000+00:00What we have found is that most people experience ...What we have found is that most people experience someone else give them two business cards as very pushy.<BR/><BR/>This makes them even more reluctant to introduce or refer this person to someone else (and that's why the second business card is given).<BR/><BR/>In normal circumstances we only exchange business cards with people we have just met. And most of the times the conversation did not last too long.<BR/><BR/>So the foundation for introductions and referrals is still very, very small.<BR/><BR/>So we too advise NOT to GIVE two business cards to someone else.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand what you could do is ASK for two business cards. One for yourself and one to pass one.<BR/><BR/>Only do this with people you have a good feeling with and with a sincere intention to help to other person.<BR/><BR/>Give this a try at your next networking event and see the reaction of the other person.<BR/><BR/>Have a great networking day !<BR/><BR/>Jan<BR/><BR/>Jan Vermeiren<BR/>Founder of Networking Coach (http://www.networking-coach.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-60498559513824277322008-09-19T22:46:00.000+00:002008-09-19T22:46:00.000+00:00Andy, I agree that you don't need to give out more...Andy, I agree that you don't need to give out more than one business card. I always find it strange when people give me more than one card. There is no way that I will hand out a card to someone else especially if I don't the person yet. Once I get to know a person and then feel comfortable making an introduction, I will then make an email introduction or provide the contact information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33097494.post-51831602248356566722008-09-19T18:36:00.000+00:002008-09-19T18:36:00.000+00:00I very rarely take business cards with me! I pref...I very rarely take business cards with me! I prefer to collect contact details from people I meet (card is good!)and do the follow through myself. <BR/><BR/>Last time I was offered two cards (last Christmas) with the cliche; one for you and one for a friend, I teased the giver mercilessly. <BR/><BR/>It was very naughty of me and I am not sure I am forgiven. He has never been in contact. Could that be because I didn't give him one of my cards perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com