So why do people like to conduct verbal interviews? If you ask people, you usually get one of two answers: “We can safely assume everyone can speak.” “

So why do people like to conduct verbal interviews? If you ask people, you usually get one of two answers: “We can safely assume everyone can speak.” “It tests reasoning through new information.” These answers are contradictory. Cue popular article built upon the back of this strawman. Makes one wonder about the camel that broke the strawman's back.