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Originally posted by Dribble
Just like with the players, we're going to have to agree to disagree. Attitudes and levels of respect among people may be different in your area, but I've never encountered a situation in LIFE where establishing a good relationship with someone has come back to haunt me or cause problems later on.
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You converse directly and politely, by getting the information the player needs.
We are not out there to make friends, and I have seen plenty of officials get into all kinds of problems during games, by trying to be liked.
You get plenty of chances to be positive during a game without trying to manufacture "moments".
A player/coach/ or fan retrieves the ball and gives it to you say, "Thank you."
A player hustles say, "Good hustle."
A player makes a strong move to the basket with some non-called contact say, "Good finish."
If you are approachable and professional in your communication, it will be noticed.