Assumptions about men and women THE FAMILY PICTURE IS ON HIS DESK: He must be a solid, responsible family man. THE FAMILY PICTURE IS ON HER DESK: She probably puts her family before her career. HIS DESK IS CLUTTERED: He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man. HER DESK IS CLUTTERED: She's obviously a disorganized 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 IN THE OFFICE: He's meeting a 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 CRITICIZED HIM: He'll improve his performance. THE BOSS CRITICIZED 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 recognize a good opportunity. SHE'S LEAVING FOR A BETTER JOB: Women are not dependable.
