Meaning of the word "evil communications corrupt good manners" in English

What does "evil communications corrupt good manners" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

evil communications corrupt good manners

US /ˈiː.vəl kəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃənz kəˈrʌpt ɡʊd ˈmæn.ɚz/
UK /ˈiː.vəl kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz kəˈrʌpt ɡʊd ˈmæn.əz/
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Idiom

the idea that bad company or harmful associations will eventually ruin a person's character or morals

Example:
He started hanging out with a rough crowd, and as they say, evil communications corrupt good manners.
Parents often worry about their children's friends because evil communications corrupt good manners.