It's as lame as someone signing stuff with "MBA" at the end of it.

an MBA is NOT a credential. And it's pretty worthless these days.

Man, don't tell me that. I've been thinking about getting one during nights and weekends over the next 24- 36 months.

An MBA is a well recognized educ. and respected appendage. I am sure it is very useful. I know good people that have that accreditation. Somebody who has an MBA has the right to put it at the end of their name if they so desire.....:)After all they worked hard for it.

Esq, MBA, or dbag all would convey the same meaning for a person actually using the title in a serious matter.

+1 in this respect. Too serious is not good but I do like Dr.---- for a medical doctor in case of a medical emergency. In this case the doctorate of engineering does not cut it except in a ph. book or the shingle to advertise his/her business.

It depends on the audience.

Dr, fine, CPA is fine ...in America LLD, JD but not Esq ...and NO designation for a Bachelor or Master degree of any kind

When I was a lad - laugh at myself... really thought it was neat receiving mail from Germany and I was addressed as 'Master'.

Should be Asquire.

Esq. is used to signify that the writer is a lawyer. Lawyers are actually required to identify themselves as such by the professional rules.

This is EXACTLY what I thought of the writer when I saw his signature. I would imagine that others with whom he corresponds may think the same.

i'm in the UK, and its not too long ago that my cheque books used to have (to americanise it) John Doe Esq. on them. I believe it is a courtesy title given to those who have no other title. Don't see it much nowadays though. I would say use it with abandon.