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Civility is often heralded as a cornerstone of social interaction, instilled in us from childhood as the hallmark of good manners. Yet, there are moments when prioritizing politeness over personal well-being can carry dire consequences. In a stark illustration of this dilemma, a patient, who had missed a month’s worth of life-saving dialysis treatments, was found to be in a troubling state.

Despite his deteriorating health, he maintained a veneer of courtesy, extending an offer of non-existent food to his physician—a gesture both heartwarming and deeply concerning. The sheer resilience of this individual, surviving a full month without critical care, underscores a harrowing intersection of etiquette and emergency..