I don't think anyone posting in this thread is expecting or wishing to be addressed as Captain when not at work. Most would not care if they were called by their first name by those who knew it. The issue in this thread, PENKO, is the continual devaluation of our job at this airline. All internal memo type documents relating to jumpseats, staff travel, anything to do with WORK has recently had Captain removed and been replaced with Mr or Mrs. In a work environment I absolutely agree than a Captain should be addressed as Captain xyz initially. Maybe at your airline you don't think it has been earned but at this one I can assure you that it has. It is about respect for the position and nothing to do with ego in most cases.