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There are a number of stories of the origin of business cards, but it is said the most prominent is during 7to 10th century T'ang Dynasty. At the time when a visitor called their host would not be home, and so the visitor left his name on a piece of bamboo or tree bark and stuck it to the doorway.
In Japan, business cards became widely used in the Edo period. Whenever a host was out, a visitor would write his name with brush and ink on a piece of paper and leave it for his host. However, printed business cards did not start appearing until the end of the Edo period, during the opening of Japan. With the Meiji eriod came the widespread use of printed cards.
Also, among other countries you need business cards to do business in are Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Mexico, Peru, Germany, Pakistan, and Poland, to name a few.
Stand up.
Extend the business card out from your chest.
The most polite way to offer the card is with both hands.
Without letting tables or chairs get between you, come face to face with your partner.
Do not give out bent or dirtied business cards.
When you receive your partner's card, say, "Chodai shimasu" (I will receive your card) and bow.
If you cannot read the other person's name, ask them how to say it right away.
Be sure to place all received business cards into a proper card holder.
(Cards must be placed on a table during a meeting.)
K-1PRINT Co.,Ltd.
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info@k-1-print.jp
TEL:03-3369-7120
FAX:03-3369-7127
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