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It is often used in the legal profession for lawyers, but technically, it is like calling yourself "upper class" and is a general sign of prestige. Depending on your audience, you might or might not want to use it. It can be impressive, but can also be looked at as snobbish. You wouldn't address anyone as "esquire" in a normal conversation, and the only time you are likely to hear it verbally is if you are being "announced" in a high social strata gathering. It is mainly used after someone's name in writing as an additional "title" or sign of a higher status.

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