How he interprets it

The family picture is on HIS desk: 
Ah, solid, responsible family man
The family picture is on HER desk: 
Her family will come before her career 

HIS desk is cluttered: 
He's obviously a hard worker and 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 in the meeting
SHE's not at her desk: 
She must be in the ladies' room 

HE's not in the office: 
He's meeting customers
SHE's not in the office: 
She must be out shopping 

HE's having lunch with the boss: 
He's on the 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 worried?
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 will her husband say? 

HE's looking for a better job: 
He knows how to recognise a good opportunity
SHE's leaving for a better job: 
Women are not dependable