How much dissent should we allow?

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Dissent should not be allowed. However, you must judge each situation carefully under the following three conditions.

1. Does this contribute to my (the referee's) miscontrol of the game.

2. Does this bring the game into disrepute.

3. Was what was said verbally unacceptable and directed at a game official.

If yes to 1 or 3, a caution should be shown for dissent.
If yes to 2, a caution should be shown for unsporting behavior.

Be lenient when possible. Don't let little, harmless comments like "i was going for the ball" or shaking of the head bother you and incline you to caution players for it. Remember, they are emotionally involved in play and will often react disagreeingly even when they know they are wrong.