When you meet someone important, or a business contact always ask for two of his/her business card.  The main reason for this is that you want to keep one and pass the other one to someone who might benefit from his/her services or product.
Asking for two business cards is very flattering to the one who [...]

Connecting with other people brings infinite rewards. And wether its landing a job, winning the promotion, gaining the sale, charming a new partner, electrifying your audienceor passing inspections by future in-laws, if people like you, the welcome mat is out and a connection is yours for the making. Other people are your greatest resource. [...]