Here’s an article that recently appeared in the LA Times.
I read the article with interest for a big part of my face-to-face seminars is talking about the use of the contact cards while you are out-and-about. Yes, I said, “While you are out-and-about”, because you are networking the minute you walk out the door.
I talk about how you include contact cards in your handwritten notes. People are trying to convince me younger people feel handwritten notes are old-fashion. However, when you ask them individually, they will break into a big smile and say, “I got a handwritten note once from……..” My research has discovered that there is not a generation that does not appreciate “real mail” in their mailbox.
Smartphones Replacing the Need for Contact Cards
Let me suggest why I believe that it will be a long time before this happens:
- I’ve owned a smartphone for four years. I still have never used it to connect to other people’s information. I considered myself an enlightened Baby boomer for I’m been on social media from the beginning.
- Not all people have smartphones.
- I cannot imagine cultures, such as Japan, replacing this highly honored piece of paper.
- Each time you use your phone to synch with another, you are taking face time away from the individual standing before you.
- Taking pictures of a contact card works, but then you still have to take the picture and enter the information some place.
I am sure I could think of other reasons why I believe the contact card will be here for many years to come. However, I would like your opinion.
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