When should one add さん at the end of a name?


I've heard some names pronounced with 〜さん added to them (such as 佐々木さん) and
some without it. I believe it is related to respect or the age of the person
named. What would be the guidelines or general principles to follow regarding
〜さん?




"-さん" is an honorific suffix added to give respect. It can be used either with
_males_ and _females_ , and also with given names and family names, **not** to
your own name, though.

It can be even used attached to the name of the occupation and titles.

It's ok to use it with people that you are familiar with, but it's kind of
mandatory when you are talking to people you aren't familiar with or people
that are not close.

Finally, as stated in this page about the "[Proper use of
"-san"](http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Language-Learning-Tips---Proper-
Use-of--San&id=3090046)", don't drop the -さん suffix unless you're being
specifically invited to. You can see further info in that link I just gave
you.




"-さん" is an honorific suffix added to give respect. It can be used either with
_males_ and _females_ , and also with given names and family names, **not** to
your own name, though.

It can be even used attached to the name of the occupation and titles.

It's ok to use it with people that you are familiar with, but it's kind of
mandatory when you are talking to people you aren't familiar with or people
that are not close.

Finally, as stated in this page about the "[Proper use of
"-san"](http://ezinearticles.com/?Japanese-Language-Learning-Tips---Proper-
Use-of--San&id=3090046)", don't drop the -さん suffix unless you're being
specifically invited to. You can see further info in that link I just gave
you.

