hijax
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I think in the original situation, the best time to discuss proper protocol regarding waving to the boat was at the time that the guy was waving at the boat. The guy that was reminded (so we are told) wasn't embarrassed, it was a 3rd party friend that thought the OP was being "too technical". In a situation where 3 friends are patiently waiting at the surface after a dive, I'd hope that they can freely discuss the dive, including letting the guy know in a friendly manner at the moment that he is engaged in the behavior, that waving to the boat isn't an appropriate way to get their attention.
You nailed it.