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Originally posted by cmckenna
This is not meant to pick on ref18, I am just using this as an example for my comment.
[quote}"Hi guys, what's up, I'm Julian and that's ........"
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I've noticed in these threads about pregame as well as allowing my partner to handle the pregame that alot of refs introduce themselves by first name. "Hi, I'm Sally and this is Jim" and so on.
Am I the only one that introduces myself as Mr.
I just feel that it is this type of relaxed atmosphere that has been leading to a downfall in respect amongst our youth. I see it everywhere now. Kids calling their coaches by their first name, my kids call their Scout Master by his first name etc... It just bugs me.
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No, you are not the only one. I am not as rigid with college players, but teenagers are not equals to the officials. I think that calling adult by their first name is really not appropriate. Then again that is how I was raised. I still call adults that were adults in when I was a kid Mr. or Ms. to this day.
Peace