At the end of an assignment, a Deaf client asks for your business card. What should you do?

At the end of an assignment, a Deaf client asks for your business card. What should you do?

• A. Give the agency's business card and write your name on it so they can request you next time
• B. Give your personal cell phone number
• C. Refuse to share contact information
• D. Provide no contact information

Answer: (D)

Boundaries and professional communication are the focus here. When a Deaf client asks for your business card at the end of an assignment, the safest and most appropriate move is to avoid sharing personal contact details. Not providing personal contact information helps prevent expectations of availability beyond the scheduled work and keeps all follow-up communications routed through official channels. If the client wants to reach you again, they should contact the agency, which can arrange future assignments through the proper process. This protects both your time and the client’s privacy while ensuring that any ongoing engagement is managed professionally.

Boundaries and professional communication are the focus here. When a Deaf client asks for your business card at the end of an assignment, the safest and most appropriate move is to avoid sharing personal contact details. Not providing personal contact information helps prevent expectations of availability beyond the scheduled work and keeps all follow-up communications routed through official channels. If the client wants to reach you again, they should contact the agency, which can arrange future assignments through the proper process. This protects both your time and the client’s privacy while ensuring that any ongoing engagement is managed professionally.