There are times and situations where doing thing on your own wont get you very far. That’s when a good wingman comes in handy.

What is a wingman: Wingman is a role that a person may take when a friend needs support with approaching the opposite sex. A wingman is someone that is one the “inside” and is used to help someone with relationships.

The Wikipedia explanation: A pair of men often pick a desired woman, who is referred to as the “target”. The man intending to seduce the target is often called the “Pilot”. The “Wingman” is expected to back up the pilot, which typically entails distracting (distraction may take form of causal conversation, physical threats, or make out session/s) the target’s aesthetically challenged friend(s) and making comments that will make the “Pilot” seem more attractive. A group member of the “targets” party who disapproves of the “Pilot’s” advances (commonly referred to as cockblocker)may also be prevented from interfering while socially and/or physically interacting with the wingman.

The “Wingman” also motivates the “Pilot” to be social and practice approaching women. He helps the pilot approach pairs or groups of women without the awkwardness of being alone. He will take the less attractive woman of a pair or group so that the pilot can engage in conversation with the more attractive woman without interruption. The target may feel more relaxed talking to the pilot while her social obligation of entertaining her friend/s is taken care of by the “Wingman”.

There are certain situations (ie.emergencies) where the “Pilot” will approach targets with his “AW”, commonly referred to as Automatic Wingman. The AW has the most experience in playing the role of wingman. Other responsibilities include remembering details (i.e. target’s names aka “the bogey” and personal information) as well as compensating for intoxication in the judgment of the pilot.

Our friends at Askmen.com decided to give us the top 10 wingman approach techniques. I suggest you and your wingman take a good look at this list cuz it might just be the difference between a good night and a great night.

Check it out: Top 10: Wingman Approach Techniques.