Bobblehead,
It is interesting how different people view umpires.
I never liked speaking to umpires during the game. They are paid to do a job - and they should just do it.
They arent paid to give me compliments (or insults) on the field - and I always felt that could be a distraction during a game.
I always preferred to talk to no one other than my teammates and coaches during football and baseball games.
I never went up to an umpire after a play and said "good call" or "bad call" and I think they should do likewise - leave the players alone, call the game and get their check.
If they want to chit chat - do it after the game.
IMO.