Most of you are Airbus guys, arenīt you? Then the problem is coming from France.
Much as I love to bash the French, I don't think this one can be blamed on Airbus... I don't recall hearing anyone in CX saying "ALT etoile" (
yet 
)
Capt Boers, I'm honestly curious, do you not think we might be a little
too verbose in CX? Obviously many call-outs are absolutely necessary and fully in line with industry best practice; but do you not feel in CX we might -currently- take it just a little too far (the 5000' call springs to mind)?
MD