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Originally Posted by just another ref
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I'm guessing here, but I think Rich's point is that someone who cares about the whole package is less likely to be a problem partner. He's more likely to accept constructive critique. He's less likely to go fishing because that travel had to be called (even though it was wrong because he didn't see the fumble). Your partner knowing the rules won't prevent him from calling what he thinks is a double dribble right in front of you; taking the craft seriously does that.
And the first and most obvious sign of whether he takes it seriously is whether he knows which pants/shirt/shoes/whistle to buy.