To hit or not to hit.

Here is the debate.

You are a man. You are out with friends. Another guy in the group starts ragging on you. You guys are verbally at arms all night long. He is condescending and you are right about the argument. Finally, the guy gets in your face. “What are you gonna do, hit me?”

Do you

a) hit him.

b) wait for him to hit you, then hit back.

c) realize it is all a bunch of bullshit and leave on your own.

d) other.

Explain.