The Pancake Batter Anomaly - S1-E11
Factual error: Leonard's myopia is greatly exaggerated in this episode. Even with high myopia he should still be able to navigate his apartment without aid especially after living there for seven years. (00:17:40)
The Pancake Batter Anomaly - S1-E11
Continuity mistake: The way Penny holds her notepad when talking to Sheldon at the Cheesecake factory keeps changing instantly. (00:10:10)
The Pancake Batter Anomaly - S1-E11
Continuity mistake: After Leonard gives Penny her pile of mail, she alternates from holding the pile by her side to at her front between each shot. (00:01:10)
The Pancake Batter Anomaly - S1-E11
Continuity mistake: When Sheldon walks out his bedroom wrapped in a comforter, he drops it on the higher level before the drop down to the kitchen. In the next shot as he walks away from the fridge, half of the comforter is now spread over the lower level without anyone moving it. (00:05:10)
Answer: Because Raj's selective mutism seems to be caused by women that Raj sees (on some sort of conscious or subconscious level) as a potential sexual partner. An attribute that wouldn't apply to either his sister or mother.