- Take your time. It's impossible to convey respect if you fling your card at someone.
- Remember that the left hand is considered unclean in the Islamic world. Even in many non-Islamic areas of Africa and Asia, the tradition has evolved of using the right hand in preference over the left.
- In some parts of Asia (notably Japan), presenting a card with two hands conveys respect. When using both hands, hold your card by the two upper corners.
- When you receive a business card, immediately take time to read it. This is a good time to repeat the person's name, especially if it is in a language you're not familiar with.
- While you may write on your own card, never write on someone else's business card.
- Ideally, you should store your business cards in a small case. If you don't have a card case with you, put your cards in a front or side pocket.
- It's only polite to have your card translated into the local language. One side of the card should be in your language, the opposite side in the local language.
- Bring plenty of cards. In some countries, you will need two for each one-to-one visit, since the secretary will keep one card.
