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This next discussion should be helpful for younger umpires such as myself and Tuss, who are looking to work higher-caliber leagues.

How does a young umpire convey respect to game participants who have been in baseball much longer than they have, while at the same time being assertive and ensuring that they too are treated with respect? How should an umpire who has not been in baseball for very long address a veteran player or manager and have them refrain from doing something (such as arguing balls and strikes, acting out a play, using extreme hand gestures when arguing, prolonging the argument, etc.)? How would the method they use differ from what they might do when interacting with someone who hasn’t been in baseball for as long a time? How should a young umpire refer to a much older manager- by first name, Mr., Sir, coach, skip, etc.? How about ejections? An ejection is a statement of authority, so should the less experienced umpire give the veteran participant more leeway before ejecting?

Please share your thoughts and discuss.