Reality Check
How well do you recognize these stereotypes?

 
Doctor Boy Nurse Girl
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 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 recognize a good opportunity.
 
She's leaving for a better job:
Women are not dependable.
 

Contributed by C.W. Petersen, Local 2045