Etiquette for Greetings and Business Cards As we do business in other countries and as we receive businesspeople from other countries in our American offices, it is important to know how to greet people and how to present our business cards. The greeting is the beginning of the business interaction; if it goes well, we create a positive impression that will serve as a foundation for our business discussions. The ultimate passport in today’s global economy is the business card. It identifies your company and makes it easier for international people to understand your name. Rank and profession in other countries are t