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I have been trying to wrap my head around this theory of a wingman. For those in the dark, a wingman is a suck-up who undertakes the task of making sure that a pathetic wimp with below-par social skills scores some points with the ladies.
Apparently, approaching a woman can be so intimidating that some men need to drag a buddy along to hold their hand.
Winging is not as glamorous as it sounds. When you sign up as a wingman, you spend the night bending over backwards to please your friend.
With the following pointers, you could be well on your way to becoming the ultimate wingman.
1. Be significantly less attractive than the guy you are winging for
Your objective as a wingman is to get your buddy laid. That might prove problematic if your good looks take centre stage. The ladies will automatically be drawn to you, thus exponentially reducing the chances of your friend taking a girl home.
So as not to be a stumbling block to your friend’s success, you should dress down, tone down your charm a notch and do pretty much whatever it takes to take the spotlight away from yourself. Under no circumstance should you upstage your bro. He is the star of the night.
2. Be an effective liar
The fact that your buddy needs a wingman is a clear indication that his life in general is a big flop. Since no girl wants to be associated with a loser, it is your duty as a wing-man to ensure that your bro paints a picture of a highflier.
That may mean embellishing the truth a little or even creating your own truth. You should be able to lie through your teeth! Your friend’s sex life depends on it. Be creative while at it.
If your friend leaves to take a phone call, coyly mention a big business deal he is about to close.
3. Be prepared to do whatever it takes to complete the mission
So, you have a face only a mother can love and you can spin a yarn to make your buddy look good. The final step of being a good wingman is not for the faint-hearted.
A wingman should do whatever is necessary for his buddy to carry the day. The wingman keeps the ugly friend busy while the friend hits on his target. It is the duty of the wingman to veer off competition for his buddy even if it means getting physical.
As a wingman, your buddy should have your undivided attention. You should pass on opportunities of shacking up with a girl because your buddy needs you.
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