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J.M. as Late has stated, you are completely missing the point.I would welcome meeting you in the SIM and if you have a copy of your UK Radio Procedures CAP you will find the reference to the requirement to state YOUR INITIAL CLEARED ALTITUDE on first contact, same as ICAO.Typical PPRUNE rubbish being spouted again and again.My resume is not relevant, but my worldwide exposure sure is.Stop being a pedant looking for references/regulations and accept real world standard practice.Why do you have to join the many others and get so personal? Jesus, go to the local and have a nice relaxed pint mate.No further comment.