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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
B: I'd definitely tell them that where they need to be is wrong in a polite fashion. Key words: constructive criticism.
A: Not sure. Are you saying that this is a new guy to umpiring? Or just a new guy to your crew, but aren't aware of his experience level? If it's the former, I might stick with my answer for B. If it's the latter, I'd keep my comments to myself unless asked.
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On B and probably A ... my question is - what do you do RIGHT THEN. Stop play, bring him to you and tell him (constructively, of course)? Try to make eye contact and point toward his position? Wait until a break in innings or a pitching change? Etc.
And on C-E (ignore), do you prepare yourself to get into position for a play at 3rd, or just do nothing, waiting for him to burn himself?
(Personally, on E, I think I'd find a way to wake my partner up in a way that is unobtrusive if possible, and then have him buy round one later).