i find it totally unsophisticated.

hmm... I personally do not see anything wrong with it.

I'm probably biased coz someone calls me "Paps" in the office

it's okay as long as not in front of clients.

almabuenviaje: good point!

very valid...i just think, personally, it's bakya culture.

nothing wrong with it though...

what is "bakya" culture? You mean, like palengkera ang dating?

i call my boss "mama kim" cause she's been more of a mother than a boss to me.

haha! hindi naman "palengkera." It's just that if I were the boss, I wouldn't want my people calling each other with those names.

maybe it reminds me of brothel lingo: "mamasan." and cheap showbiz lingo: "pappable," "ang gwapo ng papa mo."

hahaha... good point

haha! why can't most Filipinos just stick to the first names of their colleagues?

i think its more of an american culture, than Pinoy's. especially when you're talking to the higher ups. it would be nice though!

i agree. i think the "mommy" and "daddy" names keep them in the home and family atmosphere while in the work place...

...since most Filipinos aren't that transparent and direct in the workplace.