On the subject of asking a controller to confirm every frequency, what about having half an idea as to what the next frequency is by (shock) taking a chart out.
Fantastic idea. On those awesome LIDO charts, or better yet a Class 2, which method do you prefer to select a frequency from the dozen listed? Do you start at the top and work down? I always preferred to just pick at random.
Keep the great suggestions coming. What is a "gash" call? Sounds naughty.