Yes, there’s that aspect as well. Even if you could’ve pass the vibe check, a lot of interviews is just people going through the motions because that’s what the onboarding process set up by HR demands them to do. They have already decided on their first choice and second choice applicants and had even given them offer letters, but since the first and second choice applicants didn’t formally accept the offer (slow response, final haggling over salary and benefits), the onboarding process outlines that the hiring manager has to continue interviewing people even though the search is more or less over. Usually for these types of interviews, there’s absolutely no enthusiasm and everything is completely rushed. I’ve had interviews where everyone just reads from a sheet of paper and not even bother looking at me. Well, at least I don’t have to give them eye contact if they don’t bother looking at me lol