So you want to be the ultimate wingman, eh? Well, listen closely. It’s not the easiest gig in the world - smooth, confident people don’t generally need a wingman. You’re probably working under some pretty tough circumstances. But I guarantee* the following tips will help you wingman even the most awkward of friends.
The Buddy System
For some reason, people seem to think there’s safety in numbers. Wrong. It’s intimidating! No guy or gal is going to cosy on up to someone who is with a big group. As wingman/lady, it’s your job to convince your friend to leave the group of friends behind and head to another club. Shots, shots, shots and more shots.
Introductions
“Haaaaave you met Ted?” works on TV, but it’s really creepy in real life. I wouldn’t recommend it. You’re better off bumping into someone at the bar and shouting the guy/girl next to you a drink. Then point over at your awkward friend (who is hiding in the corner) and say, “It’s on them”. I guarantee* you they’ll walk back with you to say hi.
Talk Up The Target (not your friend)
Now this point is only for wingMEN. (Ladies, at this point all you have to do is act a little drunker.) Don’t just jump in and say, “Mick here has a degree in (something boring)”. Don’t bring up hot exs. Don’t talk about how much money they have. For the love of god, don’t talk about how good they are in bed. Creepy. Really creepy. You want to focus on the girl. Talk about how much your friend loves green/blue/brown eyes. How much your friend loves whatever kind of job they have. Focus on her. If she feels good about herself you’re well on you’re way.
Don’t Just Stand There
There is nothing more uncomfortable than a wingman loitering around the potential couple. Once you get them talking, you need to fly away. Literally, disappear. The more on their own your friend thinks they are, the harder they’ll work to keep the conversation going. Nothing pushes a conversation like that fear of being left on your own. (Or they’ll run away and call you saying, “Where the hell are you!!” in which case you yell, (supportively) “Get back there!!”)
Lead By Example
If all else fails, find someone to make out with. Just go for it. Take one for the team. Your friend can then have a laugh with the person you’ve set them up with. All they have to do is lean in a little closer and hey presto, you’ve just become an ultimate wingman.
Good luck!
Comment below with your tips and your ultimate wingman/lady stories!
*Not all guarantee’s are guaranteed. They’re subject to how smooth/capable you are as a wingman. Practise makes perfect.
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