Originally Posted by
atc niner
I'm a center controller. I respectfully ask why so many pilots flip the switch and start talking without pausing to hear if they are interrupting?
Both my military background, as well as my Amateur Extra radio licence have taught me a lot of radio etiquette that I don't see being used in ATC/Pilot communications, much of which is spelled out in the Pilot / Controller glossary sadly.
I try to set an example when I talk on the radio, especially when dealing with Foreign ATC... however, I have to admit, the pilot training on radio phraseology in the US is very informal and done in such a way that you learn OJT and you learn by example.
My suggestion is for you to take a learning moment and politely ask the pilot who steps on you to wait before he keys' next time.