Pamilya can also be perceived, meaning that certain people outside the family are thought of in a familial light. These may be godparents, for example, or people to whom one is closely connected for one reason or another. When a Filipino tells you that someone is his compadre, sometimes abbreviated to pare, he is saying that a close relationship exists between them. It can be advantageous in a work situation, but it would be extremely difficult for supervisor to take any disciplinary action against his compadre.