Great chat guys/gals.
I completely understand the initial "remain clear of controlled airspace" phrase on an initial call. Its effectively a plea to not do anything silly until i have capacity to deal with you...
My only ask is that ATCers give me an actual chance to express a request. I ALWAYS have fuel to go around airspace, but purrlease at least allow me to ASK for a crossing or smillar. I might only want to chamfer the corner off!