Don't think there's a posting order. [hr] San-people order or of higher status than you. Similar to 'Sempai' Sempai-More commonly used in schools, or work, similar to 'san' Chan- used for a younger girls or other girly subjects. Used on younger or people closer. Kun- the male version of the honorific 'chan' *no honorific*- this states that whoever you address is extremely close to you And that's the basics of honorifics. For example: *Sumiko's name would normally addressed with the honorific '-chan' as she is younger than most of her coworkers *Madame Lilacflour would be addressed with '-san' as she is of the highest standing and the oldest.