Thanks Bendo. But I was alluding to a phrase frome ATC something along the lines of, "Krusty 34 Brisbane Centre request?" "Go ahead" seems a natural response to it when asked in that manner. I do however see your point.
As for "Pending clearance", makes me cringe everytime I hear it. I can say there is definitely no directive from the company to use it. In fact if anyone I fly with try it, (and there are 1 or 2) I ask them where in the Jeps it can be found. They usually get the message!