Know Before You Go: Business Card Etiquette in Africa
Business cards are a large part of doing business and presenting yourself professionally. All over the world people use them for introductions, exchanging contact information and maintaining networks and developing professional links. Although the business card content is similar everywhere in the world, there are regional differences in both the content details and—more importantly—with regard to the etiquette of their usage. In most countries in Africa, business cards will typically display the company’s name, logo, webpage (if applicable), your name, position title, academic title,...
Read MoreBusiness Card Etiquette in the Middle East
Business cards are universal but there are regional differences in both the content details and, very importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Learning the business culture in a new host country is critical to making a strong first impression as well as demonstrating professional behavior to business partners, whether they are locals or expatriates (expats). Business cards are an essential business tool in the Middle East and are exchanged freely and frequently, so it is advised to have business cards with you at all times. Business cards are generally exchanged at the end of a...
Read MoreBusiness Card Etiquette in Latin America
Business cards are used all over the world and there are basic expectations as to what information should be on a business card. Nevertheless, there are regional differences in both the content details and most importantly, in the etiquette of their usage. Business cards in Latin America are the primary way in which professionals present their contact information to each other and potential clients. In the past, they were limited to professionals and high-powered individuals, but now many people use them to share their names and contact information. The general format for...
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