[EricH]

There is also another side to this--something that I forgot to mention earlier.

If someone seeded higher than you is at your pit, chances are they want to talk to you about them picking you, and who would be a good third pick if it does happen. Ignoring them is not a good idea. It's happened. At least say hello and let them know that you're a little busy with the robot and the scouts are elsewhere, can they come back in 5 minutes so you can get in touch with them--we've all been there, so they'll understand. Then you have time to figure out what you want to tell them, and go find them.