people. When encountering a stranger on such an occasion, an Asian would
invariably hand over his name card to the newly-met stranger with full
reverence, with both of his hands, even before he starts to converse with the
stranger. Such an act seems to have become an indispensable ritual (formality/
etiquette). By contrast, an average Frenchman seldom takes the initiative to
(offers to / volunteers to) present his name card. Instead, he would simply
walk away after an exchange of routine greetings or even some aimless (random/
casual) chat. Only when both sides become deeply engrossed (engaged / involved)
in their conversation and have the intention to make further acquaintance with
each other would they offer to give their name cards. It would seem somehow
bizarre if a French person offers his name card without saying anything to the
stranger in the first place.
The French tend to take extraordinary precaution to make their name cards
simple yet elegant. Exquisitely designed and printed, their name cards are