The exceptions to the above a

1. high crosswinds, where you keep the speed up and land with power and
reduced (or no) flap
2. short field
3. soft field
4. windshear conditions
5. airframe ice
6. landing into the setting sun, where you fly a very flat approach and
feel the for runway.
7. probably a few conditions that I missed.

8. Taildragger wheel landings--by far easier than the "normal" full-stall.