There’s an unspoken rule in social circles: who you’re seen with can shape how you’re seen. From “birds of a feather flock together” to “keep company that reflects your level,” friendships can start to feel like strategy instead of connection. But let’s be honest—are we choosing people who genuinely align with us, or are we curating an image? This afternoon , we’re asking: do you befriend people based on their titles and status… or is that just being fake dressed up as ambition? Kaya 959