He's been a prick since YABA, tbh. Unless he respects your bowling ability.
Well I certainly am not that good of a bowler, Sean's been great every time I run into him at State, Nationals or any other random tournament. I'm sure everyone will have different reactions with people, and many may have had bad ones, but Sean's always been great and done a lot of good things for the youth in the area and other charity events. But I respect others opinions, especially those founded on in person interaction
It's his job to be nice to amateurs when he's on the clock as a rep. And he does a good job at that.
Again, spot on, if most of you had a clue what your favorite bowlers say about you in the paddock you would no longer be a fan.
Oh, I can about imagine. Having bowled several Pro-Ams, it always seems like the cordial nature of the pros is forced and disingenuous. Many times, the Pros end up only talking to the other Pros and totally disassociate themselves from the masses, stopping their huddled discussions to either bowl their frame, take a picture, or sign an autograph. I rarely speak to them when bowling Pro-Ams other than to say hello.
Back in the 90's, I smiled, said hello, and nodded to a touring Pro as he was walked by me in the bowling center and you would have thought I had tossed water in his face. He just glared at me and kept going. From that point I try to limit interaction with any Pro I see in any bowling center at any event.