Would a wise person avoide situations where other could perform lot of demerits?

Would a wise person avoide situations where other could perform lot of demerits? Or different asked: Would a wise person go out only if meritorious reactions are suspected? What do you think, or know about the Buddhas view on such? *(Note that this has been not asked for trade, stacks, exchange or entertainment that binds here in this world, but as means of release)*