My MO is (was, since I'm not a rookie anymore) not to say anything regarding "rookieness." Just go out there and do your best without giving your partner any preconceived notions. I think it's kind of like saying, "I'll probably be a little sloppy on my mechanics, and may miss some rules applications, and basically will not be as good as you are, so hopefully you'll understand." Who needs it? Just go out there and aim to improve with each game. Good luck!
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