> I'm not sure this is a foregone conclusion. It may just mean that they're mildly absent minded, or even just human. That's a fair point. I think it really de

> I'm not sure this is a foregone conclusion. It may just mean that they're mildly absent minded, or even just human. That's a fair point. I think it really depends on the specifics of the situation. I've known a fair number of compulsive liars and bullshitters, so it certainly can be a red flag, but like you say - it doesn't have to be.