Don't make anything up just to fit in. You're a new official, and everyone there will know it.
My advice: listen to what the others say, you'll pick up some good tips on dealing with coaches, handling unusual situations, and even times where people screwed up. Ask questions if you can, but spend most of your time just listening.
Some of my most valuable officiating insights have come from just listening big-time officials telling stories over a beverage or two.
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