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Back off on Rut. Not that he needs my help. He said before its a cultural thing. Let it go at that. In the south and in African American circles, Mr. and Mrs. is used as a sign of respect. I grew up in a racially mixed neighborhood. Even when we were very close, I still called my elders Mr. Al or Miss Bessie. It was just a sign of respect.
Personally, I always introduce myself with my first name. I have never been addressed during the game as anything other than "Ref" or "Sir". Well, not counting moron, stripes, idiot, et. al. by fans.
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"I'll talk to the organ grinder, but NOT the monkey."
--- Famous Cleveland area official to HC
"I Love Officiating so much, I do it for free. However, I charge for all the crap I take."
--- Me
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