Merely a suggestion I was making - and of course, wouldn't think about reducing speed WITHOUT notifying ATC. I am familiar of the consequences of this, and have been a victim of a catch-up situation.
I admit the use of the phrase 'step-on' was incorrect - I've squeezed an 'established' call in between replies, but only if it's getting tight as the glide drifts ever closer, ATC have replied to me with the clearance for the ILS and not a 'listen out before transmitting' reply. Yes it is annoying and rude, but if you miss the glide in a jet, while a GA aircraft is reading back a transit clearance, you're going around!
I don't wish to fall out with you HD as I've been an admirer of your comments over the years. I'm not a cowboy by any means, but just applying a little common sense to a situation that, let's face it, is pretty rare.