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Diversion: The opposite of a wingman. A wingman is a member of the same sex who enables you to pick up; a wingman/woman can also be a member of the opposite sex, such as a cousin, sibling, or obviously platonic friend, who will ingratiate you with other members of the opposite sex. A Diversion is a member of the (usually) opposite sex who will do you a favour by discouraging people from hitting on you and/or noticing your attraction to a third party. A Diversion does not have to know about their role- you may cultivate the illusion of a lingering attraction to them; if you are normally affectionate with them you can strategically hug/massage/joke/etc with them in the presence of unwanted suitors. However, a Diversion who knows you don't want to be picked up will conveniently appear at intervals to speak with you, hug you, warn you that you're not doing your own cause any good by flirting with the unwanted suitor.

everyone needs a good Diversion