Why should you choose your friends carefully?

* The old saying ... 'If you lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas' means that if you hang around with unsavory friends then society deems you as the same caliber as those friends. If you hang around with people who are not rude; not getting into trouble then you will be deemed by these friends you hang out with. It doesn't matter if your friends are highly educated; poor or wealthy as long as they are loyal; trustworthy and a good friend to you. It's important to choose your friends wisely throughout your life. Some bad judgment calls can cause you to lose your reputation and throughout your life cause many complications.