Question: How to give your business card to others? What should I pay attention to?

Business cards are modern people's self-introduction letters and social friendship cards.

Its most basic function is a kind of self-introduction. When you meet someone in public and it's inconvenient to introduce yourself, hand in a business card, "What's your last name? Where are you sacred? Where do you live? Where are you now?" . If people don't believe me, just check online or make a phone call. So a business card is a kind of self-introduction.

It is also a social friendship card. Want to contact the hotel, want to contact to buy an appliance, want to find someone to do business together, always find some acquaintances or contacts, which is more reliable. In this case, we will search from the business card.

An expert said a few words to illustrate the importance of business cards. In the first sentence, he said, "In modern life, people without business cards are often people without social status." In other words, business cards are an indispensable communication tool in your daily communication, especially when your social circle is large. On the other hand, if you can't get a business card in social occasions, it will sometimes damage your image, indicating that your social circle is relatively narrow. In the second sentence, he said: "In modern life, a person who can't use a business card is a person with no communication experience." In the first sentence, he told us to have business cards. In the second sentence, he reminded us to know how to use business cards.

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In more important communication (business communication between companies and enterprises, international business etiquette), especially in foreign communication, we generally have "three prohibitions" in using business cards.

The first "no", business cards can't be altered casually.

A business card is a face. You can't scratch your face if you want to wash it. (Example: 1: People often doodle on business cards. Change the phone number from 139 to 133, cross out 139 and write it as 133. When dealing with foreign businessmen, you would rather not give him a business card than give him an altered business card, otherwise it will damage your personal image. This is not a question of survival, but a question of your image consciousness. Therefore, there is no need to alter business cards in international and business exchanges.

The second "no", the business card does not provide a private phone number.

Business contacts between public and private are different. So in view of this, the business cards we provide to others are generally the office phone number and switchboard number. Not only private residential telephone is not provided, but also mobile phone number is not provided. This is self-protection consciousness.

The third "no", there are no more than two titles printed on the business card.

(Example: 1: Some people have printed many titles on their business cards. Even some people's business cards are folded, which makes people think that they are invited to dinner. When they opened them, there were more than 20 titles in them. -only print the most important one, otherwise it will usurp the role of the host, regardless of priorities, and it is suspected of being fooled. Ex. 2: Some big foreign bosses, such as Bill Gates, Murdoch and Dell, have many subsidiaries. They actually have several kinds of business cards. -Business cards with different titles are given by different people. What about social famous brands? A good friend's business card may have a home phone number. When you come to China, you may be given the business card of China head office, and when you go to Germany, you may be given the business card of Germany head office, so that you can find him, but it will not affect his business and will not cause him any trouble. )

These three "no's" are actually about the effective use of business cards. You kindly give your business card to others, and people say you are stupid, stupid and tasteless, which affects your social life and destroys your personal image.

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The making of business cards.

First, the materials used need attention.

We'd better use cardboard for our general business cards. Of course, for environmental reasons, recycled paper or even printed paper can be used. The business card itself is a carrier. As long as the words can be printed clearly, it is not easy to be lost, worn or folded, and it is clear and identifiable.

In other words, don't take advantage of loopholes, mystify and use some expensive materials. (Example: 1: Some comrades play tricks and give others gold, platinum and silver business cards. -It's a disguised gift, not practical. Give someone a gold business card, and they won't use it. Example 2: exotic flowers and herbs are used as materials, and some people use wood as business cards, leather business cards, plastic business cards, optical fiber business cards and electronic business cards. )

Second, if it is paper, the size of the business card is exquisite.

The current business card specification is 9x5.5cm, which is neither too big nor too small. Nowadays, business card bags and business card holders are of uniform specifications, and business cards are too big to fit in. It may not be appropriate if it is too small.

Internationally, quite a few people use business cards that are a little bigger than ours, 10x6cm.

Third, the color of the business card is exquisite.

Generally speaking, the colors of business cards should be controlled within three colors, including logo, pattern and company logo (CIS). In a space, there are more than three colors, whether it is a room or a business card, it will give others a messy feeling. Therefore, it is best to have fewer colors for business cards, and two colors are best. Paper is a color, words are a color, and at most one emblem is added, because some emblems are specific colors, such as McDonald's and yellow and red, which are unified.

It is best to choose the white of the paper, that is, the white with natural texture. Or light colors such as light gray, light blue, light yellow, etc., printed with dark handwriting, such as black, looks better. (Example: 1: The business card given by the lesbian is big red, which makes people mistake it for an invitation. )

Fourth, generally speaking, business cards are best printed.

In other words, do not write by hand. (Example: 1: Give someone a business card, maybe he didn't bring it, so he tore a piece with the lid of the shoe box and "made" a business card with a ballpoint pen. Example 2: someone has a business card, title and position, but no name. In fact, he wanted to sign it on the spot. -Sometimes being a low-key and reserved person is more acceptable to people who communicate with you. )

Fifth, pay attention to some details on the business card.

Don't print your photo on your business card without special reasons. You think that you are "the most beautiful girl and handsome guy in the world", which is not necessarily in the eyes of outsiders. What people want is how to contact you. To put it bluntly, it is your mobile phone number, email address and company address, not necessarily your photo.

More importantly, there is no need to make any aphorisms or the like. (Example: 1: Someone's business card has a name on the front and the words "Go your way and let others talk" printed on the back. -You look lonely. Example 2: "Hard to be confused" is printed on someone's business card. -people who are too ostentatious often give people the impression that they are neither deep nor shallow, which affects their image. )

If the business card is for private social use, we call it a "social business card" in the face of casual acquaintances. The content provided above is mainly the name, and at most, the home phone number is printed. In the international community, including Hongkong, Taiwan Province, Europe and America, most people give social business cards nothing but names. China people can add their place of origin. "It is impolite to come and not go." I don't want to give it, but I have to. And this kind of business card means that the other party doesn't want to continue to associate with you, or to associate at a deeper level.

Business cards have more content. The content of a business card can be called "three three". There are three small shops in each of the three major items, and it is indispensable to make business cards.

The first "three", which we usually put in the upper left corner of the business card, is called "belonging", which is your unit.

1, full name of the company.

2. Department.

Sales department, public relations department, advertising department, finance department and so on.

3. Company logo (CIS).

The second "three", printed in the middle, is the most important content of the business card, called "title", which is what you want others to call you.

1, name.

2. location.

Administrative position. Director, director, director, etc.

3. Academic and technical titles.

Doctors, lawyers, professors, judges and so on.

Celebrities do not need titles. (Example: 1: Qian Zhongshu's business card only has his name. Example 2: Li's business card says "Your friend Li". People who have just joined the work have no titles, so if there is no title on the business card, don't ask them where they live now.

Some comrades have many titles, so we should pay attention to standardization. (Example: 1: A girl's business card says "Miss XXX". People must know that she is a lady. Men don't have to print "so-and-so" -Appellation is redundant. If you want many titles, print one or two.

The third "three" is generally printed in the lower right corner of the business card, "contact information".

1, address

Outsiders are easy to find, and express mail is easy to arrive at the first time. The clearer you write, the easier it is for people to contact you.

2. Postal code.

The advantage is that it is convenient for others to write to you and remit money.

3. Office phone number.

Modern businesses can sometimes print e-mail addresses, but usually only provide the first three items.

Sometimes countries need to communicate in foreign languages. Generally speaking, Chinese and foreign business cards should be printed on one side, not the same side. If it is purely domestic business, a company can print its name and title on one side and its business scope on the other, or it can print a simple map.

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How to ask for someone else's business card?

We sometimes have the problem of asking for business cards. Of course, in general social occasions, it is best to "stop by static braking" and it is best not to ask others for it. Because there is a rule for exchanging business cards, that is, those with low status give their business cards to those with high status first. So whether it is necessary or not is a question of interactive position. (Example: 1: Ask someone for a business card and ask them, "Do you have a film?" -There's something wrong with the expression. It feels like the other person didn't weigh his business card. )

Sometimes it is ok to engage in marketing and public relations, go to the company to make a business briefing, or if you are a college student, go to the company to find a job and ask for a business card.

There are several effective ways to ask for a business card:

1, transaction method.

The easiest way is for you to give your business card to the other party first. The ancients said, "If you want to take it, you must give it first." If you give your business card to the other party, the other party will not just tell you "received". The object of use is unfamiliar people.

2. Expression method.

If you know each other very well, or have known each other before, and haven't seen each other for a long time, and you are worried that the other party has changed places, and you want business cards, you can just say that you want to exchange business cards with each other.

3. Humility method.

It can be said: "How is it more convenient to ask you in the future?" Or "can I ask you for advice in the future?" The implication is to ask the other party for a business card. This is a euphemism. The scope of application is that the younger generation is to the elders or to people with status. Of course, everyone talks to someone. (Example: 1: An elder can't say "how to ask you for advice in the future" to a little girl under the age of twenty. )

4. Contact information.

Contact information applies to elders to younger generations, superiors to subordinates or peers. You can say, "Nice to meet you. I hope to keep in touch with you in the future. " Or "How can I contact you conveniently in the future?" It is equal to telling the other party that you want their phone number, website and contact information. This can also leave proper limit for each other. If the other party wants to give it, it can say, "You are so busy, I'll contact you later."

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When we pass our business cards to others, we should pay attention to the following details:

1, pecked at the lower level in order.

Just give it to the other person, but the people you meet in social occasions are not necessarily people, so pay attention to:

First, business cards should be sufficient.

(Example: 1: Attend a cocktail party with a scale of 120 people, and 120 people are important people. If you want to contact them, you have to bring a business card above 120, such as150,200. )

B. put it away.

Put it in the right place. Business cards of well-trained people should be put in a standard place, and they should be checked before going out, just like if you have any money on you. Generally speaking, business cards should be put in business card bags. If gay men wear suits, they should be put in coat pockets and lesbians should be put in handbags. Don't put it anywhere. (For example, 1: If you put it in your pocket, even in your trouser pocket, it's all wrinkled and disgusting. ) it's best not to put it in your wallet. Although it is more convenient to carry in your wallet, the paper money is dirty. Putting money and business cards together gives others an informal feeling. By the same token, we should have enough business cards in the office, desk or drawer, which is convenient for us to take and use, and avoid rummaging around.

2. Pay attention to step by step when communicating on site.

People with low status should first give their business cards to people with high status, for example, men give them to women first, younger generations give them to elders first, subordinates give them to superiors first, and hosts give them to guests first.

If you are not dealing with one person, but seven or eight people, the formal way is to move forward according to the position. If you don't know the location, the unconventional way is to go from near to far, and give it to whoever is near you first, and you can't jump; Or if it is a round table, such as in a restaurant or reception room, it should be rotated clockwise. Because this is a more auspicious direction in terms of ranking. Generally speaking, don't walk counterclockwise, because walking counterclockwise is usually a memorial service, a farewell to the body, which is unlucky.

When you give your business card to others, the general practice is that you should give the body and the most important part of the business card to others.

For example, if the person sitting opposite is from China, you should give Chinese to others, not a foreign language face, not a face without words. The name should point to others, not backwards. (Example: 1: Some people can see it clearly at the same time, but it's upside down to pass it on to others. )

When you give your business card to others, you need to say two words in your mouth.

For example, tell others to "give more opinions" and "contact more", and don't shove it like handing out leaflets.

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Pay attention to the following points when accepting business cards:

1, get up to meet.

Unless you can't stand up, whether you are eating, watching TV, talking to others, or making a phone call, put down what you are doing and stand up and answer it. The name of the other party is printed on the business card. Whether you attach importance to business cards is a question of whether you attach importance to the owner of business cards.

2.thank you.

When people say "more suggestions", you should say "You're welcome" or "You too". Others say "more advice", you say "good", others say "more support" and you say "that's it", which is arrogant and presumptuous. Need to interact and respond to each other.

It is very important that if you accept other people's business cards, you should give and take them back from each other.

"It is impolite to come and not go." People think highly of you when they give you their business cards, so after you get their business cards, you must return your name to the other party.

Sometimes there are two situations:

A.i didn't bring my business card.

If not, make an explanation with the other party, make it up next time, or ask the secretary to send it, or send it to the other party to explain it to the other party.

B, there is no business card.

Students or people who have just joined the work, or do housework, are out of town and have no business cards. Don't talk nonsense without a business card. In business communication, if you want to perform official duties on behalf of the company, if you don't have a business card, you'd better make one. In case it is too late, or you don't want to give it to the other party, the standard statement is "the business card is used up" or "the business card is not brought". Etiquette calls it "white cheating". If you are a person who sends business cards, people say so, and people have high status, you should know that people don't want to give you business cards; If you are a low-ranking person, you should know that he doesn't. Don't expose it to each other, it will offend people.

4. Be sure to read the business card.

Seeing has two functions, one is to pay attention to the object of communication, and the other is to know the exact identity of the other party. (Example: 1: Professor NPC Jin gave someone a business card, but the other person didn't read it. Therefore, he is called Professor Gao of Tsinghua. If you want to make a mistake about someone's unit, position and name, it is strictly disrespectful to the other party. When the international community conducts etiquette training for companies and enterprises, it attaches great importance to receiving business cards. (For example, 1: For staff training in large companies such as Shanghai and Hong Kong, it is generally required to read business cards not only for one minute, but also for about one minute. -I will probably read the name and title of the other person three or five times, so that it is easy to remember and there will be no mistakes. Example 2: Malaysia and Singapore are more demanding, reading silently while reading. -let the other person know that you are watching, and be good at expressing. Example 3: South Korea and Japan asked to read important headlines when they found each other. Example 4: Give the other person a business card, and the other person will play it like checking money, or knock on the table, or even "fold" it over and over again. )

5. Put away each other's business cards.

You can't put it anywhere.

A, field collection.

After receiving the other party's business card, put it in your business card bag, in your coat pocket and in the desk drawer, giving others a very decent and valued feeling. The most taboo thing is to exchange business cards on the spot and put them on the table, and then turn around and leave, without taking them away, which gives people a very bad feeling.

B. future collection.

After receiving other people's business cards, especially in business dealings, there are many people and friends in public relations and marketing. Business cards should be sorted out in time, input into the computer according to last name strokes and unit categories, and put into the business card bag. Especially emphasize that the business card given by the other party should not be thrown away casually, especially not on your desk or given to others casually. It is very impolite for you to give your business card to outsiders because the other party values you. The contact information and various numbers of the other party are available. The other party trusts to give you their contact information, and you give it to others without authorization, which is a great disrespect to the other party.

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In modern society, especially in international communication, you should also pay attention to other functions of business cards.

1, not letters.

There are many people in the world. Sometimes you can put your business card in an envelope and make a special sign as a letter. (Example: 1: The professor recommended a graduate student to a company for an interview. The professor may not go, but he may call and say yes. When interviewing graduate students, you can send the first letter to the tutor's examiner, which contains two business cards. The first is the name card of the graduate student, and the second is the name card of the professor. Just clip two business cards together with a paper clip. The professor is above and the graduate student is below. Add a special logo. )

2. The function of leaving a message.

(For example, 1: You visit someone, and the other person is not in. Some people may write a note for others to take a message, or go another way. You can leave a business card, and this problem will not appear. )

3. The function of the gift list.

(Example: 1: When giving a gift, a boy sends a bunch of flowers to a girl, puts his business card in a gift, an envelope or a gift bag, and then gives the gift to the other party. At first glance, the other party knows who sent this gift. )

In a word, business cards are used everywhere in modern life. In view of this, we must use business cards carefully and correctly.