Answer 1 is not always possible—it’s possible when you’re answering on IRC or Internet forum, but usually is not in real life conversation.
As for #3, it is sometimes justified—there are people out there who will use unnecessarily obscure words just to appear smarter/impress people, or who will voluntarily use unnecessarily complex language just to obfuscate the flaws of their reasoning.
You’re right than #1 is (when available) nearly always the best reaction, and that the cases were #3 is true (unless you’re speaking to someone trying to sell you homeopathy, or some politicians) are rare, but people having mis-calibrated heuristics is sadly a reality we have to deal with.
Answer 1 is not always possible—it’s possible when you’re answering on IRC or Internet forum, but usually is not in real life conversation.
As for #3, it is sometimes justified—there are people out there who will use unnecessarily obscure words just to appear smarter/impress people, or who will voluntarily use unnecessarily complex language just to obfuscate the flaws of their reasoning.
You’re right than #1 is (when available) nearly always the best reaction, and that the cases were #3 is true (unless you’re speaking to someone trying to sell you homeopathy, or some politicians) are rare, but people having mis-calibrated heuristics is sadly a reality we have to deal with.