Sigma Social Game: Playing the "Alpha Role"

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.