When do you use -san about a company?


I assume you don't -san about the company or organization that employs you, on
the grounds it'd be akin to using it about your own family members.

But when is it usually used? Is it merely when you're talking about the
organization itself (eg "This event was supported by Microsoft") rather than
when you're merely talking about something associated with the organization
(eg "This product runs on Microsoft Windows")?




It can be used for companies because companies have a "quasi-personality", but
not for their products. But if you use it for companies, it will sound like
you are a business person.




It can be used for companies because companies have a "quasi-personality", but
not for their products. But if you use it for companies, it will sound like
you are a business person.

