maybe not by the book

[Adam]

Usually, when I've been approached by a player, it's very respectful. I can usually see some frustration, but it's always respectful. Must be a regional thing.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

That always sounds great, but it is very rare if ever a player says "Sir" or comes to you without having an attitude of some kind.

Peace

Hypothetically speaking.

Player - "Mr Official, Sir."

Me - "Yes, ..."

Player - "May I make a request?"

Me - "Certainly"

Player - "I respectfully request you take your Head outta Your Azz and call a better game."

Me - " Thank You for being polite, tweet, Tehnical foul #24. Hows that for a start?"

Player - "Thank You, Sir. May I have some more?"

[Old School]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

That always sounds great, but it is very rare if ever a player says "Sir" or comes to you without having an attitude of some kind.

Peace

It is not rare in my games. You must not be well respected in your area, either that or they are just plain scare to say anything to you for fear you might do the extreme. Not only do the high school players do this to me, but the wreck league adult players treat me like this as well. I always, even if it's a HS player, fan, assistant coach, respond back to this type of jester in kind. Another thing, everyone is sir or mam in my games. I think it's very important that we be people first and approachable. I also think this is where we separate the good from the great officials.

A wise man once said, in order to get respect, you have to give respect.
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