Impressions from an office

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 456.

Ex.4.23. Comment on the following.

Discuss

Compare your views with those of your groupmates.

Ex.4.22. Do you find yourself mostly agreeing or disagreeing with the article? What is your score on this scale?

I totally agree! 10

There's some truth in it. 5

It's utter rubbish! 0

1. Are high-fliers individualistic risk-takers or group-oriented communicators? How about people in senior positions?

2. Would you like your boss to be he or she? Give your reasons.

3. Do you generally prefer to work for a man or a woman, or it does not make any difference?

4. What is the ratio of male to female employees in companies you know? Is it different at the management level?

The family picture is on HIS desk.

Ah, a solid, responsible family man.

The family picture is on HER desk.

Hmmm, her family will come 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 is not at his desk.

He must be at a meeting.

SHE is not at her desk.

She must be in the lady's room.

HE is not in the office.

He's meeting customers.

SHE is not in the office.

She must be out shopping.

HE is having lunch with the boss.

He's on his way up.

SHE is having lunch with the boss.

They must be having an affair.

…………………………………

HE is getting married.

He'll get more settled.

SHE is getting married.

She'll get pregnant and leave.

…………………………………

HE is leaving for a better job.

He knows how to recognize a good opportunity.

SHE is leaving for a better job.

Women are not dependable.