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.