Clandestino, you don't seem to get it about communications.
Both pilots, PF and PNF need to start the communications ball rolling, "ATR/AP Disconnect. ALT 2". PF starts to control the plane. States what he is doing. (NU??) The PNF breaks in right there with the correct drill - control roll maintain pitch maintain thrust. If PF does not respond, then he really does need to be hit with a 2 day old dessicated pizza across the face to get his attention. A small inflatable beach ball would probably do.
You cannot have a team if the members never talk to each other so they know what they are doing unless they've worked together so long they KNOW almost instinctively what the other is going to do. SEAL team members may be at that peak of physical and mental condition to achieve this. Mortals like us have bad days. Chatter keeps the other person informed and offers the brain check when something breaks down.
I commented further about the automation above.