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Yes, it is perfectly normal No, it is not acceptable
Debate Score:8
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Is it socially acceptable to add 'MBA' after your name in your email signature?

For anyone at the workplace, you are well aware of the fact that a suffix (or credential) extends far beyond the typical "MD" or "PhD".  The use of "MBA", "PMP", and a host of other industry specific abbreviations are starting to popup after people's names more frequently than they had in the past.

Is it socially acceptable to add these 'lesser' credentials?

Related article: http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Minneapolis-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Email-signatures-Adding-a-suffix-like-MBA-is-very-telling

Yes, it is perfectly normal

Side Score: 5
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No, it is not acceptable

Side Score: 3
1 point

You can add homo sapien if you want. You look cocky by putting down all of your accomplishments, but it should be okay.

Side: Yes, it is perfectly normal

I think it is totally acceptable, if not even recommended. 6+ years in study should count for something. The medical community has many titles. Why can't other fields do the same?

Side: Yes, it is perfectly normal
1 point

It isn't really problematic, just revealing of who the person actually is.

Most likely full of him/herself.

Side: Yes, it is perfectly normal
1 point

Only if you've earned it (obviously).

If you've earned the degree or certification then it's a matter of personal choice regarding when and where you use it.

Personally I have earned a full alphabet soup. Some suffixes have criteria set by the issuing bodies. I follow the criteria and I use some of the suffixes whenever I see fit. I do not use them all every time that I send an e-mail. However, I do pre-print the relevant ones on my business cards.

I also do not use the suffixes on personal e-mails to my friends.

Side: Yes, it is perfectly normal

Sure! There is nothing wrong for someone to toot his own horn.

Side: Yes, it is perfectly normal
1 point

You are a pompous a-hole if you add 'MBA' after your name in an email signature.

Side: No, it is not acceptable
1 point

Only a moron who is insecure would add MBA to his name. It's just for PHD's and MD's, and professional degrees. You look like a hack if you do.

Side: No, it is not acceptable

I won't do it.---------------------------------------------------

Side: No, it is not acceptable