Shaking hands is a good practice, but like the post before me, if the game is controversial, then get the heck out. I find that the BEST games I worked are the ones when they dont even know the Umpire was there. An Umpire doesn't make or break a game, he just arbitrates.
So when its okay, sign the scorebook, and LEAVE!
Yeah, I get all $hit-faced when I hear a parent say GREAT GAME BLUE, (Even from the losers)...but it in no way helps me as a person to hear it, or helps my skills. Game over, get out, wave goodbye...
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