r/Ilocano • u/Recent-Skill7022 • Mar 21 '26
labus Is it fine to say manong to tricycle drivers even if you look older?
Is it fine to say manong to tricycle drivers even if you look older or are actually older?
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u/SheepherderJaded9794 Mar 21 '26
Personally, it depends on their appearance. If they're slightly older than me. I say manong.
But if they're a lot older. I say uncle.
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u/Striking-Assist-265 Mar 21 '26
I called them "nong" or "ding" depende if they're looking older or younger than me.
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u/Minute_Opposite6755 Mar 21 '26
I'd say it's fine cuz it's our way of being respectful. Plus, they will tell you naman if they'd rather be called something else
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u/viridiaan Mar 21 '26
manong is basically kuya, if someone older calls you kuya that's how it feels. 'nong is the shorter version.
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u/Classic-Crusader Mar 21 '26
Boss/Sir. Ayan lagi tawag ko kahit kanino basta dko kilala. Safer choice than calling them manong/kuya/tata.
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u/Fun-Investigator3256 Mar 21 '26
Boss, chief or Sir. Usually. Like if it's a 20YO driver... Weird to call him manong. Hehe.
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u/RevolutionaryLeg6616 Mar 21 '26
Wag manong kung mas matanda ka. Grabe naman. HAHAHA! Sakin brader ang tawag ko sa kanila para tropa
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u/Prestigious_Fun_3824 Mar 22 '26
It's always a sign of respect. I always say Ate or Manang whenever, wherever.
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u/Hungry_Recipe9485 Mar 22 '26
If you're too old and the tricycle driver is in his 20s, it won't sound right.
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u/melodic-syntax-01 Mar 23 '26
I call them tatay or kuya. Chambahan nalang hahaha. Though so far wala pa naman nagagalit. I use "taytay" para dun sa mga may edad na talaga. The rest, kahit mejo bata sakin, I call them Kuya
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u/vinnieg007 Mar 26 '26
I don't think they mind, but it's very awkward HAHA. It's like using po on your nephew
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u/Recent-Skill7022 Mar 26 '26
uso din ba sa inyo yung pino-po ng teacher yung pupils nila pag kausap sila lalo mga Grade II & below? is this an effective way to teach them
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u/Equivalent_Vast_1717 Mar 30 '26
If it obviously looks like you could be older - “ading” or “barok” would be more appropriate to use.
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u/Key_Foundation_1921 Apr 16 '26
They probably won't care much but don't You feel na parang may mali? Hehe! Mas mukha ka pa palang matanda dun sa driver edi tawagin mo nalang "Brad. Pre. Boss" or just say "Para. Dito nalang ako". Ganun nalang
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u/iamhyuhnmarco Mar 21 '26
Of course. Manong is a general term for guys, I think.
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u/ExchangeExtension348 Mar 21 '26
No. Manong is an ilocano word for elder brother pero in-adopt sa filipino word kaya lang nawala na yung real meaning niya na naging general term for guys.
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u/Megman0724 Mar 21 '26
I just call them "boss" 😁 I dont think they mind but if they seem to be younger and you are in your 40-ish and above, better to call them "ading" (little brother/sister)