At worst, it brings to mind a hustler who thrusts their card aggressively in your face with barely a hello uttered, all the while scanning over your shoulder for someone more important.
You have one shot to make a first impression, so muster up all of your confidence and exude it in your hello, your handshake (or kiss on the cheek), in your body language, when you look your date in the eye and when you order your food.