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COMMON SENSE

Good umpires know how to interact with players

There are many opportunities to do this during the course of the match:

If the wicket-keeper removes the bails and then immediately replaces them, say "Thank you"

If you have cause to speak to the captain about player behaviour, always finish your request with "please"

After he has spoken to the player, always say "Thank you"

Remember, you are not trying to be everybody's friend, just showing simple courtesy

Whether this courtesy is returned or not is irrelevant and should not affect your future behaviour

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