Socializing with the enemy...

[SWFLguy]

Umpiring in a small town can have its drawbacks.
I always hated when I'd get asked by a friend about
a call he had in a game with another umpire. I'd
try to give an answer in a diplomatic way.
Socializing may be unavoiable in a small community--
but "schmoozing" should always be avoided.
It would slay me to see anpther umpire sitting
on the bench of a team whose game I was calling.
It should be a huge NO-NO !!!