One of the most important things that we need to bring whenever we are travelling for business is our business card. Business cardS, to be exact. We need to bring lots of them.
A business card is more than just a card with our name and the little details about where we work and how people can get in touch with us. It is another way to present ourselves. It is also a good way to network as it allows us to maximize chance meetings with people who could be a potential business partner.
And in other cultures, there are different ways to properly receive and give business cards.
- In China, hold it with both hands when offering it.
- In India, you need to use your right hand to give and receive business cards.
- In Japan, you need to receive it with both hands and pretend to examine it, upon receipts.
- In Korea, you need to put the card away as soon as you have received it. When presenting your card, do so with both hands and nod your head gently.
Keep the above in mind and, as always, do your research about the business culture of a particular country before you fly to your meeting.
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