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Old Wed Apr 18, 2007, 07:50pm
tcarilli tcarilli is offline
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Originally Posted by BigGuy
I think you're wrong about that - many of the posters here and elsewhere have "blue" in their names. As an umpire, I consider it a sign of respect. They don't know my name and they certainly don't call me "Mr. Umpire".
I'm with Steve on this one. I don't consider it a sign of respect. Mr. Umpire would be a sign of respect. Sir would be a sign of respect. When was the last time you wanted the attention of someone who's name you did not know and said "Hey Red Shirt or Black Shoes" I'll bet the last time you wanted the attention of someone who's name you did not no, you said "Excuse me, sir."


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If you want people to call you something in particular, it's YOUR job to tell THEM and not be some smarta$$ asking if they're talking to you. You're an umpire, not a person on a pedestal, so don't act like it. Just remember one thing - THEY ARE YOUR CUSTOMER - not the other way around.
What if you have told him your name and he still calls you blue? Since when does someone's position as a customer allow him to show you disrespect?
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