An Introvert’s Guide to Card Distribution

If you’re a true introvert who gets slightly nauseous at the idea of engaging yet wants to participate in this campaign (or for those times when you don’t feel like engaging), the following methods are fun, and the cards are guaranteed to be noticed.

The Grocery Store Gambit

  • You can have fun during your next grocery store trip by tucking a few cards onto the shelves—just enough to share; you don’t want to annoy the staff. In large supermarkets, place just a few scattered about; in smaller stores, two or three. This works well in department and hardware stores, too! You might find even more great places to spread the facts. The magic key here is that in stores, less is more, so just a few. Enjoy!

The Bookstore Follies

  • Bookstores have lots of places to slip in a card. The magazine and periodical sections get plenty of traffic, so put a few in there. In the bestseller section, very discreetly tuck one or two cards on that table. Don’t forget comic book shops if you are an aficionado. Again, the magic key is just a few.

Car Park Glory

  • Parking lots are filled with cars, but DON’T PUT YOUR CARDS ON WINDSHIELDS. Instead, slide a card down the driver’s window above the handle. This method is less likely to annoy someone. So go wild and put one on every car.

Transportation Tips

Depending on the mode of public transportation and/or car services you use…

  • Car service or taxi: You can tuck a card into the back seat pocket or leave one on the seat when you exit.
  • Buses and trains: Drop one off every few seats as you walk the aisle. On a train, leave cards scattered about the club car.
  • Airplanes: In the airport, leave some scattered around the waiting and seating areas. If you’re in a cocktail lounge or restaurant, leave some there. Remember, just a few.
  • Ferries: Drop a few on seats and tables when you first come aboard.

Restaurants and Cafés: “Thank You Very Much.”

  • Leave a card when you leave a tip. If the tip is on the card, write “thank you, [Name],” on the card and leave it on the table.
  • When paying for your food at a counter, hand a card over with your payment. You could say, “Something to read on your break.” If the cashier refuses it, take it back with a smile.

Bathrooms: A Place We Think and Often Solve the World’s Problems

  • Whenever possible, when there is a structure that can hold a card, slide one in.

The key to leaving cards in these places is JUST A FEW AT A TIME…BUT REGULARLY. When you distribute them with a light touch, you can keep doing it to your heart’s satisfaction. Parking lots are the one exception: Leave lots of cards there.

Each card will have a GC code linking to the website and source material. As always, if you need help or have a question, write info@cc4democracy.com