When a Sigma male walks into a "cold set" social group, he may become the "situational Alpha male" when/if no other leader is present to lead the social group.
In the rare situation
you are in the presence of a genuine, "natural" alpha male competing
for the leadership of a group, you most likely will have to put away your
"eccentric (weird)" Sigma behaviors and be more socially conventional
in the ways people will accept your authority as 'the leader'. Don't talk about
things most people would not know or care about unless the group finds it
interesting.
The socially-experienced
Sigma often adapts a 'pseudo-alpha-like' persona when making an effort to live
in society. Sigma may enjoy
playing or putting on an alpha role personality or not; it's personal
preference but often enough, Sigmas don't like to have to "hide
themselves" or their true personality.
Sigmas "play" Alpha because
that's what most people are familiar with and know in society to avoid
unnecessary conflicts, problems or suspicions from people and to keep the boat
steady instead of random acts of social eccentricity.
Sigmas are known as
"boat-rockers" in social situations in a group of people which is why
Alphas are cautious and weary of them because Sigmas can "disorder"
the group.
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As a Sigma man you are “borrowing” the “Alpha
role” of the group. You would be wise not to get attached to it or think you are really the
“chosen” leader of the pack. You are a “backup Alpha” when no “real (natural)
Alpha” is around.