Hey...is it ok to turn after a called strike or ball and ask the umpire where he had that ball or pitch? Or would this be looked down upon?
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No, if asked properly there is no harm at all. I have batters ask is that the top or bottom. I also have hitter ask if a ball they swung at was a strike or did they chase a ball. I have no problem with that. Asking what I thought I was calling might not be a good idea. 
Dont turn to ask...thats showing up the umpire. Just ask while facing ahead, the PU can hear you just fine.
To me the issue is not is it ok to ask, which I believe it is....but should be How can I ask?.......results might be the same, but the intent/method is everyhting...
For Batters:
Like MST, I have had many a batter ask me if a pitch they swung at was a ball or strike....There is no special form for that question....Blue, was that a strike?.....
On a called strike the ice is a bit thinner....A question like "outside corner?"....is no problem....and it slides past me easy....
For Catchers:
If we have made an effort to establish a good working relationship, there is not much you cant ask me....but clearly if its sensitive, there is no reason to turn and ask me.....just ask and I will hear it.....normally I will be commenting along the way...."a bit more in" "bring him in".....bring him Up....."give me a nice view".....to assist the catchers...
For Batters:
Like MST, I have had many a batter ask me if a pitch they swung at was a ball or strike....There is no special form for that question....Blue, was that a strike?.....
On a called strike the ice is a bit thinner....A question like "outside corner?"....is no problem....and it slides past me easy....
For Catchers:
If we have made an effort to establish a good working relationship, there is not much you cant ask me....but clearly if its sensitive, there is no reason to turn and ask me.....just ask and I will hear it.....normally I will be commenting along the way...."a bit more in" "bring him in".....bring him Up....."give me a nice view".....to assist the catchers...