Funny how things happen.
I intended to post very similar points that
anengineer has made but he saved me the trouble.
His points are well made. Professional pilots should not throw arrogance in the face of genuine people. A question might well be misplaced or even stupid, but to the questioner it is not, and for that reason, if no other, it should be treated with respect.
I remember when I was a child and loved the sight and sound of aeroplanes, all I wanted to do was fly. When it became a major part of my life I think I can truthfully say that I have never once brushed aside a question from an eager youngster. And that people, is just as it should be.
NEVER give the young or uninformed the impression that pilots are a bunch of self centred arrogants prats - get my point?