wrote in message
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Pretty much what I was doing (I thought). I think that that point he
realized
that I was *trying* to be a nice guy by talking to him and acknowledging
altitude,
etc, but yet I wasn't willing to accept vectors.


Class C services include separation between IFR and VFR aircraft, they are
provided to all aircraft within Class C airspace, and to all participating
aircraft within the outer area. When you contacted approach you became a
participating aircraft. If vectors are deemed necessary to provide
separation you will receive vectors. If you're not willing to accept them
don't be a participating aircraft.