That’s a really good point. I talked about this ceremony in a nonverbal communications class I had in college. Forgot all about it. I think what bothered me about my experience was the blatant disregard the woman I spoke with had for making any real connection beyond getting me on her mailing list. I took a ton of business cards to BlogWorld, but I only gave out a few. But I DID have a ton of great conversations, which to me is much more important.

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That’s a really good point. I talked about this ceremony in a nonverbal communications class I had in college. Forgot all about it. I think what bothered me about my experience was the blatant disregard the woman I spoke with had for making any real connection beyond getting me on her mailing list. I took a ton of business cards to BlogWorld, but I only gave out a few. But I DID have a ton of great conversations, which to me is much more important.

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The business card thing was interesting. I read on someone else’s blog the other day that they liked to write notes on the back off business cards. My first “proper” job was with Toyota in Europe, and we were taught the Japanese business card ceremony. That’s all about treating the other person’s card with respect, NEVER writing on it, or stuffing it into a pocket or bag. I’ve never been able to lose that habit and still cringe when people write on my cards!

The business card thing was interesting. I read on someone else’s blog the other day that they liked to write notes on the back off business cards. My first “proper” job was with Toyota in Europe, and we were taught the Japanese business card ceremony. That’s all about treating the other person’s card with respect, NEVER writing on it, or stuffing it into a pocket or bag. I’ve never been able to lose that habit and still cringe when people write on my cards!