Interesting turn of events. The security guard, while still not making physical contact, is now more open and friendly! Whether someone has had a word or whether it was some initial shyness he now seems to have overcome his problem with communicating with women.

He mentioned that he was going to Salford university and was having difficulty getting from his security job to there by 9:15. Elaine explained that he did not need to stay till 9:00 as she could take over reception at 8:45. When she also told him he could get a train direct from Deansgate station (5 mins from work) to Salford (5 mins from the university) he was realy pleased.

Just shows - First impressions can be overcome and a little bit mutual respect can work wonders!

Cheers and thanks again for the help with this difficult question.

Dave the Gnome