Biba Pedron writes in “Why Do You Network?” at W&Biz.com:

I attend networking events to build a long-term relationship with people, not to collect business cards or to sell anything.

Yes.  Exactly.  Please don’t jam your business card down my throat.  Please, let’s have a conversation and get to know each other to see if we are temperamentally compatible.  The rest will follow.  As Biba continues:

You will get much more results and will attract your ideal clients, and only your ideal clients, the ones who really appreciate your services. Clients who like and trust you, clients who respect your knowledge and experience, and, very importantly, clients who will work with you in the long term, will refer you to people like them. This means more ideal clients.

Amen, sister.