Negative Influence

Many parents warn their children about the dangers of hanging out with the wrong crowd, often saying if you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas.

Parents often warn their children that evil communications corrupt good manners, urging them to surround themselves with positive influences.

My grandfather used to say, he that touches pitch shall be defiled, so keep yourself away from trouble.

The coach told his players, a rotten apple injures its neighbors, so I expect each of you to uphold the values of good sportsmanship and teamwork.

Bosses need to be wary of hiring or keeping unsuitable employees, for as the proverb states, a rotten apple spoil the barrel.

The athlete decided to distance himself from teammates who engaged in doping, recognizing that bad company corrupts good morals.