A businessman is aggressive | a businesswoman is pushy. |
A businessman is good on details | she is picky. |
He loses his temper because he's so involved in his job | she is bitchy. |
When he is depressed (or hung-over), everyone tiptoes past his office | she is moody, so it must be her time of the month. |
He follows through | she doesn't know when to quit. |
He's confident | she's conceited. |
He stands firm | she's impossible to deal with. |
He is firm | she is hard. |
His judgements are her prejudices. |
He drinks because of the excessive job pressure | she's a lush. |
He isn't afraid to say what he thinks | she's mouthy. |
He's close-mouthed | she's secretive. |
He climbed the ladder to success | she slept her way to the top. |
He is a stern taskmaster | she's hard to work for. |
He is witty | she is sarcastic. |
The family picture is on His desk | Ah, a solid, responsible family man |
The family picture is on Her desk | Um, her family will come before her work |
His desk is cluttered - He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man |
Her desk is cluttered - She's obviously a disorganised scatterbrain |
He is talking with his co-workers - He must be discussing the latest deal |
She is talking with her co-workers - She must be gossiping |
He's not at his desk - he must be at a meeting |
She's not at her desk - she must be in the ladies room |
He's not in the office - he's meeting customer | She's not in the office - she must be out shopping |
He's having lunch with the boss - he's on his way up |
She's having lunch with the boss - They must be having an affair |
The boss criticised Him - He'll improve his performance |
The boss criticised Her - She'll be very upset |
He got an unfair deal - did he get angry? |
She got an unfair deal - did she cry? |
He's getting married - he'll get more settled |
She's getting married - she'll get pregnant and leave |
He's having a baby - he'll need a raise |
She's having a baby - she'll cost the company money in maternity benefits |
He's going on a business trip - It's good for his career |
She's going on a business trip - what does her husband say? |
He's leaving for a better job - he knows how to recognise a good opportunity |
She's leaving for a better job - women are not dependable |