Originally Posted by kannibul

Half is fine, just when you push the clutch to the floor again, drop it in neutral and roll and let the clutch back out.

"By the book" that's what you're supposed to do, but, most people do as you do.

The other option ticks off all the automatic users, but, just leave it in first and idle, even if traffic opens up a bit. Kind of like how semi's do in traffic - they're doing it for the same reason - saves wear on the clutch and throwout bearing.