Singaporean Business Card Exchange

we had an office opening party a few days ago for our new Singapore office. At that time, I learned a bit more about the intricacies of the business card exchange (I had already heard some things)

For this blog, I've enlisted the help of my coworkers Grace and Siewyee to dramatize the exchange.

. Business cards are exchanged after the initial introductions. The text on the card should be facing the person who is receiving it




. Business cards are exchanged using both hands.






. Examine business cards carefully before putting them in a business card case.




. Treat business cards with respect. Never slip it in your pocket after receiving it. It's an indicator of how you will value the relationship.
. Your own business cards should be maintained in pristine condition. Never give someone a tattered card.

And this is just the 'westernized' Singaporean custom. It's way more detailed in Japan, apparently.

Comments

  1. Angel6/28/2010

    interesting! So do you have a special business card case now?

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