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August 7, 2003
Salaryman
Having worked as a co-op student and intern on and off for the past five years, I sometimes forget that I'm now a full-time employee. It's the little things that make a difference. Today I got a small box of little things. Today I got my business cards:
When I first started at Microsoft I didn't feel the need to order any. Last week my manager came into my office and complained about the empty business card holder on my desk. He said he was sick of looking at it and told me to order myself some cards. Not being one to disagree with my manager, I complied.
Of course, since I don't deal with customers directly, I guess I'll be mailing these out to friends and family. I already tried giving one to my officemate, but he wasn't interested.
In Japan, business cards are taken much more seriously. You give out business cards the same way you receive them, with both hands while bowing. One should be honoured to receive the contact information of a potential business partner and fellow salaryman. Somehow though, I don't think anyone be all that honoured to receive mine.
Comments
You'd think that a corporation as large as Microsoft would have an art department that knows how to design a business card. I am proud of you anyway.
Posted by: ian at August 7, 2003 11:43 PM
send me one you bastard
Posted by: pete at August 11, 2003 7:55 AM