That's one way to see it. I'm contrary to this... what if my friend is introduced to the love of his life, what if that job I recommended my friend to is exactly what they'd been trying to find their whole life? What if I recommend a diet to my friend that causes them to lose their disease, I teach them something that brings them financial independence? So you should be careful about what you're recommending and no two experiences will be the same, but if you never recommend anything because it might turn sour, what kind of friend are you? Just some food for thought...