When you fly in airspace that demands very brief radio communications, finding a way to communicate essential information in the clearest and least time consuming manner sometimes takes precedence over strict adherence to full standard phraseology. The need for aural brevity should be considered along with the importance of standard phraseology as the situation dictates. Do what contributes the most your own and to overall safety according to your best judgment. In the US, the recommended R/T phraseology is found in the Aeronautical Information Manual, an advisory publication intended to familiarize airmen with the standards, procedures and expectations for operating in the national airspace system. Admittedly, many airmen might benefit from giving it a good read now and then!
As our authority and responsibility as pilots to apply best judgment to meet the situation at hand is eroded by codification and blind adherence to procedure, we must be mindful that the development of this codified procedure was originally intended to enhance safety by promoting standardization. Used for that purpose only, it does what was intended. It falls upon us to be the guardians of the gate through which the economic masters of this industry must pass in order to make it more a replacement for knowledge, skill, experience and yes, professional judgment than as an enhancement to safety. Some may think it can be both. Never with me. See "Pilotless airliners"!
Best regards,
Westhawk