Hello cpt G - thank you for your deference to my age.
I should, however, point out that the 'advice' to Olendirk is anything but 'old hat' but it right 'up to the minute' CORRECT a/c handling technique - for 737, that is, not Tiger Moth or Airbus, which is what was asked.
Regarding your last 2 points:
No they don't when they have asked for an airspeed, and it could completely scupper the plan causing a g/a for you or cancellation of a departure ahead
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Yes it is