Sorry but that is just ludicrous. You do not answer a factual question with a mostly made-up answer without saying clearly "this is pure speculation" at some point, preferably early on.

When I was younger (hah, I'm only 26 now) I sure did do exactly what you say. If your statement is intended to say that "People should not" then you're absolutely correct, however it is a learned behavior that some people must adopt after being corrected by their peers.