The loud talker/laugher - usually a woman. Talks loud enough in an open office area that people 10 cubicles over have to hold their hand over their other ear when talking on the phone just to be able to hear their own conversation. She also is usually the one you can hear from the other side of the building when she is laughing.
The quiet talker - also usually a woman. Usually size 2 or less and seldom wears make up. These women are very polite and friendly but will seldom initiate a conversation.
The sleazy politician - always a man. He walks the line on appropriateness of conversation... never bad enough to get fired but his HR file probably has a pile of complaints about him. He's outgoing and good at schmoozing customers but most people in the office see through his charm.
The crazy cat/dog/kid/grandchild lady - this woman has so many pictures of her cat/dog/kid/grandchild on her walls that you can't see what colour the paint is behind them. When a new employee is introduced to her she makes a point of introducing them to her cat/dog/kid/grandchild via the pictures on the wall. There is a lot of employee turnover in this lady's department.
The international guy - this person (or group) speaks English as a second language. Usually, but not always, their education was taken in their homeland where they also learned English. Their technical skills are excellent but their communication skills are lacking. They speak their mother tongue at home and although they will socialize with the English speakers at work, they don't say much as they aren't comfortable enough with the language.
The party planner - this is always a woman. The unofficial social co-ordinator of the group. She will organize all team lunches, signing of cards, and flowers purchasing for condolences for the loss of a loved one. This is never in the job description but someone will take on the responsibility anyways.
The technical guy - almost always a man. Even if everyone is doing the same job and has the same qualifications there will be one stand-out geek, Mr 4.0 GPA, that everyone goes to if they are having technical/programming issues. In all of my IT jobs there has been this guy but I'm not sure if this happens in other industries/jobs too.
Some less common office folks that are sometimes seen.....
The joker - should have been a stand up comedian
The suck-up - so obvious even the boss makes fun of him
The princess - keeps a mirror and full make-up kit at her desk
The coffee drinker - drinks 3 pots a day without anyone's help
The new kid - fresh out of university and just thankful to have a job
Did I miss anyone?
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Wow, there are TWO labels that apply to me! The crazy dog lady (nobody with kids/grandkids has as many pictures as I do) and the party planner . . . I am honoured to be doubly labeled :)
How about Awkward Joke Guy and Everyone Has to Love Me Or I'll Die Girl. I've seen a few of them.
Considering that my office, actually my entire department, no longer has any females, I don't see all of these types. I do see a few of them, however. Here's another one...
The "divorced and bitter, but hide it by just being condescending to everyone about everything" guy.
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