From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
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Written communication etiquette: Contact information
From the course: Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
Written communication etiquette: Contact information
At a recent networking event, I met an outstanding business owner who offered me her contact information. So after fishing around in her purse, she emerged with a crumpled business card. She scribbled her updated phone number with a pen on the card and with embarrassment, she handed the card to me. Later, when I tried to call her, the number was illegible, the website was disconnected, and her email bounced back. And unfortunately, we never got in touch. This was a lost opportunity because she wasn't prepared to offer her information. We never got the chance to work together and moreover, it left me with a poor first impression. Let's avoid situations like this. We'll go over etiquette for giving and receiving contact information so you can be remembered for the right reasons. It starts before you leave home. Well in advance of attending an event, especially networking ones, determine how you'll exchange your contact information. If you offer paper business cards, create your cards or…
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