In Reply to: maybe it posted by cintabali on Sunday, 15. March 2009 at 07:32 Bali Time:
We too have a friend who refers to us as his Aussie Mum & Dad (and are kids as 'brother and sister'). I think it is a 'respect' thing. When he messages/enails us he signs off 'son'. We however always use our given names.
Cheers, Cath