What is a 'wingman' and should I use one?

What is a 'wingman' and should I use one?

A wingman is when a guy brings one of his buddies out to a bar with him, to help pick up women. Guys like to go in teams because they feel like that's going to improve their chances in picking up women. Generally, in my experience, it's actually not a help to have a wingman right away. I think it's best if one guy goes up to a group first, of maybe three or four women, and chats with them. He gets a conversation going, maintains their interest, and then the wing man or the friend will come in later, and help pair off, so it won't be as hard for the guy to keep a conversation going with three women. His friend will come in and help him out. When two guys come in at the same time, a lot of times women feel overwhelmed by that, so I don't think it's as effective for the two guys to go in together. Have one man go in, and the wingman fly in later, so to speak.