I once attended a dog and pony show at Fort Worth Center with my reserve unit. We talked to the controllers and watched over their shoulder for a while at different scopes to exchange info/ask questions, get the bigger picture. They each asked who we flew for. We would tell them USNR and SWA. Each time, their face would light up when we said SWA, and they would tell us they love SWA, because we seem to always be able to do what we are asked without biatching about it. They said we are the easiest to work with. Not my words. Just telling you what numerous controllers told me.
So I doubt they think we are needy for asking for short cuts. They seem to think the other guys are needy/unhelpful. How's that for SWA culture?