I like the "talking about themselves" advice, very sound.
And thanks for the respect for the solo sarging.
It's one of the main sticking points for solo sarging, that inevitable question.
"So you are here on your own?"
Have still not found a 100% answer to this, it often ends up as a bit of a lie to try and restore social proof.
Sample answers
"Nah, my friends are over there/upstairs/at the bar"
(can easily be found out in quieter venues, major DLV if busted)
"Yeah, I was out with the lads but they split and I was having such a good time I thought I'd stay out for one more"
(plausible)
The best being the truth (but can weird some people out)
"I am yeah, I've just moved to the area and going out on my own beats staying in on my own"
The response I haven't tried yet (but plan to when next asked) is;
"Yep" (used with good alpha body language, strong frame)
Maybe followed by
"It's more fun that way"
No wingmen on the horizon and most of my mates suck as wings anyway so will continue field testing the solo sarge. Will write a definitive post when I get my stuff tight!
Scamps