Jack,
I had a little chuckle when you reminded us, to be suspicious.
I recall being berated by a TRI on my command training for, wait for it,,,,
being," over suspiciousa ". ( no typo )
I had him question ATC about an incomplete departure clearance and on the third attempt, DAR ground came back with the correct clearance.
That lovely chap is now a 777 standards TRE!
The basics have long been lost at EK.