I’ve been reprimanded earlier in my career for not given these “blatant” bullshitters “the benefit of the doubt”. It trained me just assume honesty despite evidence.
I’ve since been able to move to smaller companies where the truth is more acceptable. In larger orgs you can never say someone is dishonest without damaging your career. At least that was my experience and observations.
Would you concur in that small groups (like most workplaces) will avoid or barely tolerate bullshitters caught in the act?