Lonely nice guy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Happy New Year everyone What do you think of giving out business / personal cards to women you want to meet? I don't mean randomly on the street, I'm no weirdo. But if I'm talking to someone for a while in a coffee shop, bookstore, seminar, club function. I could say, "Here's my card, we can continue this later" Have any of you men tried this? Would any of you women take the card and call or email? Is this a good idea? If you remember my thread of a few days ago about being puzzled talking to women, then this technique might help. What would I put on it? Name, phone, email, career, education, most important organizations I belong to. I would also make the card somewhat generic so it could be given out to none potential mates as well, men and women I feel I should keep in contact with. Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Thrawn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Lonelyniceguy; Just do it. Just because you are giving out a card, or talking to people, does not mean anything, it is a casual intereaction, so why worry, right? Link to post Share on other sites
malachai Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 lng just a question, but if you wanted to give someone your info, why not just jot it down on the spot? two reasons i ask that: personally, i always found business cards to be a little too formal and impersonal when not used in a business context. if you are using them with women, some might find it best case a little tacky, worst case pretentiousa business card that is not used for business purposes might be a little weird for some to handle. now, i think a unique approach is essential, but some might find a "business/personal" card a bit odd. if it is purely a business card that you would use in the company you work for that would be fine, but then i still would worry about #1 Link to post Share on other sites
dnm1010 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 business cards- ok, understandable.. personal card? WHAT? seriously if a guy gave me a card that is apparently made for him to give women he meets- i would never call. i mean its understandable if you have a business card on you. but a personal one?? on a business card u should have the basic information- not your educatoin.. this isnt a resume... you shouldnt have ur most important organizations. just have the basic information and if u need to add anything else, carry a pen and jot it down on the back of the card. Link to post Share on other sites
JayKay Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I think 'personal' cards went out with the turn of the century. But business cards? I don't see anything wrong with that. If you are having a nice chat with someone and hand them a legitimate business card, it just means that you're interested in talking further. Men would probably assume you're looking for more business. Women might assume the same thing, OR that you're' interested in a date. What kind of business are you in? Just make sure it's a real business card. Making up a fake one for the express purpose of meeting people would be tacky Link to post Share on other sites
Author Lonely nice guy Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks for the advice people, I really was a bit lost on this one, and it appears that there are more negative responses. And I'm in a business that doesn't require a formal business card, so it might seem a bit tacky. Advice taken and noted - get into the 21st Century:) Link to post Share on other sites
dgiirl Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I went to this social gathering once and one of the guys was passing out his business cards left and right. We were still in university and most of us didnt have jobs. I found it really tacky considering we were not there for business but for meeting each other and getting to know each other on a personal level. If you are going to give out your business card, and you are at a party 1) dont give it to all the girls at the party, 2) make a joke about giving out business cards. I think it depends on how you deliver the card If it's something like "I really enjoyed talking with you and would like to speak to you again. Unfortunately, i dont have a piece of paper, but i do have a business card. Here, give me a call"... something along those lines. But if I see you passing your card out to multiple ppl, i'd toss the card. Business cards miss the personal touch. I'd still prefer someone writting something to me. Perhaps even your home number on the back of a business card? I donno, dating sucks Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 What do you think of giving out business / personal cards to women you want to meet? not much I could say, "Here's my card, we can continue this later" actually LNG...saying: "lets get together this Sat nite for dinner, what's your number?" ...may work better. Have any of you men tried this? yes, when I was much younger, it does not work unless she's already given you her number. Would any of you women take the card and call or email? maybe 1% or 2% of them may. Is this a good idea? No. Its much better to dazzle her with you superb personality and masculine ways and then ask her out. Link to post Share on other sites
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