Notes on Business Cards: Introduction, Farewell, and Congratulations
P.P. (For presentation) — For introduction
This note indicates the purpose of the meeting and recommends oneself or someone else. You can enclose a business card with this inscription in a letter of recommendation.
P.F.C. (For getting acquainted) — For getting to know each other
This abbreviation on a business card expresses satisfaction with the introduction and indicates an interest in further communication. It can be used after a meeting with a partner, employer, or client has already taken place.
R.R.S. (For saying goodbye) — For farewell
This abbreviation on a business card is appropriate when you need to inform about your final departure and bid farewell to partners with whom you haven't had the opportunity to meet in person. It helps avoid awkward situations and maintain contacts.
P.F. (For celebration) — For celebration
If you want to congratulate someone on a special occasion, a business card with this abbreviation can be a great addition to a gift or flowers. It can replace a greeting card, but keep in mind that it may be perceived as a formal gesture.
P.F.F.N. (For celebrating national holidays) — For national holiday greetings
Don't forget to congratulate your international partners on their national holidays. Using this abbreviation shows respect and attention to their culture and traditions.
P.F.NA. (For celebrating New Year) — For New Year greetings
If you have already received a business card with New Year greetings from your partners, you can respond with thanks and greetings, using the P.R.F.N.A. note.
P.R. (With thanks) — With gratitude
A business card with this abbreviation can replace a thank-you letter after receiving gifts, flowers, services, or promotional materials, as well as after attending a reception.
R.S. (For condolences) — Condolences
You can send such a business card independently or attach it to flowers or a monetary contribution to express condolences regarding the death of a partner, their relatives, or colleagues, as well as on the occasion of a national mourning.
P.R. V. (For a visit) — In response to an invitation
If you want to confirm acceptance of an invitation, enclose a business card with this abbreviation in an envelope as a response to the invitation.
These abbreviations are commonly used in both traditional and digital visiting card, where the latter are much more convenient due to the simplicity of corrections and updating data when needed.