I saw Chief Sheikh shorthaul's words and I feel they were perhaps a little condescending (and actually inaccurate in his third point too!).
However, I do think there is some naff RT about and it would help if we could brush up a bit. Somethings in particular. The CAA are keen on this at the mo too.
However, we must have room for a bit of being human and saying hello and goodbye is only polite.
Things like "request taxi for take off" and "runway clear" I think are bad. As is "got it!" for a frequency change instead of a readback.
However, saying hello to Director is hardly a big sin. Neither is a bit of well timed banter!