[South GA BBall Ref]

Sticking around is definitely a plus. A seat near the scorer's table or a spot "away" from a majority of the fans is one I would choose. Assess the situation and adjust your remarks/ response accordingly as JRutledge noted. One smart a** remark I use sometimes is "Thanks, all of my friends tell me that" or woudl even ask "Which rule did I miss of 1 thru 10 and ask them to help me understand it"