Martin prides himself on being physically fit and limiting his diet to fresh, healthy foods. At a social gathering, the menu consists of foods he would never consider eating due to their incompatibility with his lifestyle, yet he doesn't want to call attention to himself by not eating. Martin is experiencing .

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.