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Top 10 Traits Of A Good Wingman
This is pretty dope:
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
By Steven Carlisle
Relationship Correspondent - Every other Sunday
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
By Steven Carlisle
Relationship Correspondent - Every other Sunday
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