> "How does this approach handle {problem}?" is very socratic. You're asking a question meant to make them reconsider their idea in a very round about way. I th

> "How does this approach handle {problem}?" is very socratic. You're asking a question meant to make them reconsider their idea in a very round about way. I think that actually comes off as assuming you're right in this conversation. I would imagine the person asking me that is being a snobby asshole showing off how intelligent they are. Alternatively, the questioner might not have your context on the situation and they might sincerely want to know if you've considered the problem they're asking about. "Not sure, but I'll look into that" is an acceptable answer most of the time.