Casually mentioning "a" stock to a friend/relative

Casually mentioning "a" stock to a friend/relative to take a look at and for them to make up their own mind is one thing, bringing it up to a potential product purchaser in very different. Talking to a "potential" purchaser is sticking your nose in places it doesn't belong. If you want to lose a friend or relative, pump "a" stock and have it go south. You guys are unbelievable.