When to recommend or refer someone

Do you question yourself sometimes before referring a friend, associate or family member to someone you know personally or professionally? I know I do. It seems to me that if the company/ person you refer doesn’t work out then we end up feeling bad. So what do we do? I know, I want to help people, and that means telling people about my favorite professionals in business, including doctors, mechanics, service men/woman etc…. I just try to let my friends and family know that we have been happy with the people we are referring them to, although every person’s opinion is different. So everyone…be thankful to your friends for sharing their favorite people with you and if it doesn’t work out be thankful anyway.