Are Business Cards still relevant?

I recently spoke to a guy who said that he would never use business cards again. This prompted me to ask the question "Do you think business cards are still relevant" on our Facebook. The response was astonishing. 

So back to this 'guy'. His reasoning for not using business cards:
 
1 – because he would rather get the other person's card so he could guarantee a connection.
 
2 – because they are irrelevant in the current day.

Ok, let’s ignore the fact that he just contradicted himself... I think business cards are as relevant as ever. How many times have you been asked, or have asked someone, “Do you have a card?”?

I agree, you should always ask for the other person's card in case they lose yours, and so you can follow up. However not carrying cards just so can have to ask for theirs is very risky. The other person might not have any either and a number of the back of a napkin doesn't scream professionalism!

After you have exchanged cards connecting on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter is a great idea. Can we all agree it’s not time for the business card to retire, just yet?

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