No, I know you're not lying Farrell. The rule is only strictly enforced by US, British and only a small handful of other airlines (unless inbound or initially outbound US airspace). In most other cases COMMON SENSE still prevails. Most cockpit crew posters here on PPRuNe are US or British and they have little choice but to adhere to the draconian regulations imposed on them by their respective aviation imbe.......sorry, authorities. However, this is NOT the norm in many other parts of Europe or indeed, the world.