Must remember this when we’re out in tamanagoes!

When you’re hitting the bars on the hunt for a girl, it helps to have a
skilled buddy at your side to make sure you end up making out instead of
striking out. A good wingman’s generosity knows no bounds, and he will do
whatever is necessary to make sure his point man (you) avoids enemy
interference and hits the target.
It’s important that your wingman be your equal in many ways. He shouldn’t be
much better looking, fashionable or charming than you — otherwise, you’ll
end up becoming his wingman. Likewise, you can’t be far better looking,
fashionable or charming either. The goal is to field a team of two equals,
not a superstar and a bench warmer.

Oftentimes, the best wingman is a guy just like you, except that he has a
serious girlfriend. Because he’s already in a relationship, he has nothing
to lose, and will be happy to enjoy a night out and live vicariously through
helping you. But even another single buddy with a sense of self-sacrifice
can back you up at the bar. Read on for the top 10 traits of a good wingman.

Number 10

He understands his mission
If you approach two attractive women, the good wingman will give you first
dibs and set about keeping the other one occupied. His interest in her is
irrelevant; he’ll act like he’s interested. His skill extends beyond mere
distraction; the good wingman will actually elicit and sustain the other
girl’s interest while you work her friend.

Number 9

He keeps you presentable
The good wingman acts as your personal butler for the night, letting you
know if there’s a booger hanging out of your nose or toilet paper stuck to
your shoe. He’ll give you the heads-up if your breath is bad or if your
deodorant is wearing off. He’ll also make sure that you don’t drink too much
and start acting like an idiot. He tells you when it’s time to put down the
beer and switch to water.

Number 8

He understands your language
You’ve been in the trenches together. You know your wingman well, and he
knows you well. You don’t have to talk to communicate about every situation.
He can read your body language, signs and codes, and act accordingly to help
your cause.

Number 7

He prevents interference
There’s usually another guy trying to work the same hot girl that you want
to take home. Or sometimes her “friend” will be doing all she can to make
sure your target goes home alone. A good wingman can help you overcome this
pick, commonly known as the c*ck-block.

He’ll do so by running his own interference and engaging, at close range,
the meddling guy or girl. If it’s a guy, your wingman might get in his way
physically and box him out, so you can move in. If it’s a girl, he’ll start
a conversation and keep it going long enough for you to work your magic.

Number 6

He reads the terrain
The good wingman knows whether to enter the conversation to keep things
moving forward, or to just back off and let you do your stuff. He can also
sense whether you’re barking up the right tree, or just wasting time. More
importantly, he’s not afraid to tell you so, potentially saving you from a
night wasted on a girl who isn’t interested.

Your backup will adapt to every situation. He’ll know when he needs to be
talkative and when he needs to keep it shut. He’ll change his colors in an
instant, getting involved when appropriate and blending seamlessly into the
background when not.
Number 5

He goes kamikaze
The good wingman will prepare himself for his role and take it seriously. He
never hesitates to launch into a solo frontal assault on a table of girls.
He has no fear of getting shot down, either physically or mentally. He’ll
fire the first shot and soften up the defenses, so you can sweep in from the
flank and hit on the hottie in the pack.

Number 4

He bigs up his point man
Your wingman will have a prepared mental list of your heroic deeds to relate
to the target girl. He’ll put you in the best possible light and will never
make fun of you or put you down. And he always knows just the right time to
chime in with a good story to talk you up.

Number 3

He takes the ugly friend
The good wingman will do anything for the good of the team mission. He’ll
even engage the ugly friend, thus providing a cover while you chat with the
hot girl. He may even take the ugly friend home to get her out of the way –
a sacrifice that would truly make him the top gun of wingmen.

Number 2

He goes undercover
A good wingman is also a good intelligence agent. He’ll gather info on the
desired girl from her friends. He’ll let you know if she has a boyfriend, or
if she has bisexual tendencies. He’ll find out what her turn-ons and
turn-offs are.

Number 1

He pumps you up
The good wingman is your coach and motivator, fueling you with positive talk
and boosting your confidence. He advises you on when to spring into action
and when to cool your jets. While you focus on your target, he surveys the
whole area, scanning for potential hazards and difficulties, and providing
valuable intelligence on how to navigate the terrain.

winging it

Now you know the traits of a good wingman. Go out and recruit the right guy
for the mission. Just keep in mind that you might have to return the favor
and be your buddy’s wingman one night.