Good morning Cactus,
Yes indeed, we have been asked for 180kts by ATC - they gave as a speed restriction/reduction, they did not tell us to configure . . that was my point. Picky, I know.
As the person was asking when we configure and has less knowledge than most on here - it could have been interpreted as "Cactus select flap 1" - as the person is not a pilot.
Also I could be picky about 180kts being based on whether you are heavy, descending, level or light, straight or manouvring - but, not wanting to push a point right?